Print Islow 2 is a very bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Grupi Sans' by Dikas Studio, 'Fox Maple' by Fox7, 'Farson Family' by Garisman Studio, 'Clintone' by Jinan Studio, and 'Happy Joy' by Pandeka Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, headlines, stickers, playful, friendly, bouncy, quirky, casual, approachability, high impact, handmade feel, humor, rounded, chunky, soft, cartoonish, hand-drawn.
A very heavy, rounded display face with softly blunted terminals and a hand-drawn, slightly uneven rhythm. Strokes keep a largely consistent thickness while corners and joins are generously curved, giving the shapes a pillowy silhouette. Counters are compact and rounded, with simplified construction in letters like a, g, and e, and overall proportions that feel intentionally irregular—some characters sit with subtle tilt or wobble that adds charm rather than strict geometric precision. Numerals match the chunky, friendly texture and read clearly at larger sizes.
Best suited to display applications where warmth and personality are desirable: children’s materials, playful branding, snack or novelty packaging, posters, social graphics, and short headlines. It also works well for labels and sticker-style designs where a thick, soft silhouette helps the type hold up against busy backgrounds.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a humorous, kid-friendly energy. Its soft shapes and informal construction create a welcoming, lighthearted voice that feels more conversational than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver a friendly, hand-made look with high visual impact. By combining simplified letterforms with rounded, cushioned shapes, it aims to feel approachable and fun while staying readable for bold, attention-getting copy.
The bold mass and tight internal spaces create strong color on the page, especially in paragraphs, which can make long text feel dense. The personality comes through in the uneven stroke endings and lively curves, producing a distinctly handmade texture while remaining legible in short phrases.