Print Ilhi 2 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, halloween, spooky, vintage, playful, quirky, storybook, thematic display, handmade feel, retro effect, spooky accent, attention grab, wobbly, irregular, flared, inked, chiseled.
A heavy, compact display face with hand-drawn irregularity and subtly uneven stroke edges. Letterforms show flared terminals, pinched joins, and occasional wedge-like serifs that create a carved/inked texture without fully committing to a traditional serif structure. Curves are slightly lumpy and counters are moderately tight, giving dense silhouettes and strong presence at display sizes. Overall rhythm is lively and inconsistent in a deliberate way, with small variations in stroke swelling and terminal shapes across the set.
Best suited to short text: headlines, posters, signage, and packaging where strong personality is needed. It works well for book covers, game titles, event graphics, and seasonal or themed designs (especially spooky or retro). Use at moderate-to-large sizes to let the irregular edges and terminal details read clearly.
The font reads as mischievous and slightly eerie, combining a vintage poster feel with a whimsical, storybook energy. Its roughened contours and spiky terminals lend a haunted-house or Halloween flavor, while the rounded proportions keep it from feeling harsh. The overall tone is expressive and attention-grabbing rather than refined or neutral.
The design appears intended to mimic informal hand-lettering with a carved or brushed finish—prioritizing character, texture, and theatrical impact over typographic neutrality. Its condensed forms and bold color help it hold attention, while the uneven detailing adds a crafted, illustrative quality.
Capitals have a tall, condensed stance with pronounced tapering and notched details, while lowercase maintains a similarly narrow footprint with simple, legible forms. Numerals are bold and characterful, matching the same flared, slightly distressed silhouette, and punctuation (as seen in the sample) blends into the same hand-cut aesthetic.