Print Tybuf 2 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids branding, menus, playful, friendly, quirky, casual, retro, human warmth, whimsy, compact display, approachable tone, hand-lettered feel, rounded, bouncy, hand-drawn, chunky, soft terminals.
A compact, hand-drawn print face with a tall, condensed stance and rounded, slightly wobbly strokes. Letterforms are built from monoline-like strokes with softened ends and gently irregular curves, creating an organic rhythm without looking messy. Counters are small and openings tend to be tight, while the overall spacing feels even and readable at display sizes. The lowercase has simple, single-storey constructions and a modest x-height relative to the ascenders, reinforcing a narrow, vertical texture in text.
Best suited to headlines, short blurbs, and brand accents where a friendly hand-made voice is desired. It works well for posters, packaging labels, café menus, book covers, and kid-oriented or craft-themed branding, especially when set at larger sizes where the tight counters and condensed proportions remain clear.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, with a quirky, storybook energy that reads as informal and human. Its bouncy shapes and soft terminals suggest warmth and humor rather than precision or formality, making it feel welcoming and slightly whimsical.
The design appears intended to deliver a casual, hand-lettered personality in a compact footprint, balancing charm with legibility. Its consistent stroke weight and softened, rounded shapes emphasize an inviting, informal voice while keeping letterforms recognizable for everyday display use.
Distinctively tall caps and narrow rounds (like O/C/G) give lines a strong vertical cadence. Diacritics and dots are simple and sturdy, and figures match the letterforms with the same rounded, drawn feel, supporting consistent headline and short-copy settings.