Print Hales 2 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, headlines, social media, kids media, playful, friendly, handmade, casual, quirky, handmade charm, casual display, friendly tone, energetic texture, brushy, rounded, bouncy, organic, chunky.
A compact, brush-drawn print with thick, rounded strokes and visibly hand-made edges. Letterforms are mostly unconnected with a lively baseline rhythm, mixing soft curves with occasional pointed terminals and teardrop-like starts and finishes. Counters are generally open and simplified, giving the alphabet a chunky, legible feel at display sizes, while the overall texture stays consistently inky and informal.
It works best for short, high-impact text where a friendly hand-lettered presence is desired—such as packaging, posters, social graphics, invitations, and casual branding. The dense stroke weight and lively texture make it especially effective in large sizes and on simple backgrounds.
The font conveys an upbeat, approachable tone—like quick marker lettering or painted signage. Its energetic shapes and uneven, human rhythm read as spontaneous and personable rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident hand lettering with a bold marker/brush feel, prioritizing warmth and personality over strict geometric regularity. It aims to deliver an informal display voice that feels crafted and expressive in everyday messaging.
Uppercase and lowercase share a similar casual construction, helping maintain a cohesive, handwritten voice in mixed-case settings. Numerals follow the same brushy logic with rounded forms and a slightly sketchy, drawn-on look.