Print Derij 2 is a very light, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social posts, posters, headlines, friendly, casual, playful, airy, hand-drawn, human warmth, informal voice, everyday notes, approachable display, monoline, loose, rounded, quirky, tall.
A light, hand-drawn print face with tall proportions and a gently right-leaning, pen-written rhythm. Strokes are predominantly monoline with subtly uneven pressure and slightly tapered ends, giving the outlines a natural, sketched texture without looking messy. Curves are open and rounded, joins are simple, and terminals often finish with soft hooks or flicks; overall spacing feels a bit loose and organic, with letter widths varying noticeably from glyph to glyph. The lowercase set keeps a modest x-height relative to ascenders, while capitals are clean and legible with understated, simplified structures.
This font works well for short-to-medium text where a personable, handwritten voice is desirable—brand tags, packaging copy, café menus, invitations, greeting cards, and social media graphics. It also suits posters and headlines that benefit from a light, friendly texture, especially on clean backgrounds at comfortable sizes.
The overall tone is informal and approachable, like neat handwriting used for labels, notes, or casual signage. Its light touch and soft curves create a gentle, upbeat feel with a hint of whimsy, suited to friendly messaging rather than formal typography.
The design appears intended to capture the charm of tidy, everyday handwriting in an unconnected print style, balancing legibility with subtle irregularities to keep the tone relaxed and personal.
Character shapes prioritize clarity over strict uniformity: bowls tend to stay open, counters are generous, and diagonals (especially in letters like K, V, W, X) feel brisk and hand-placed. Numerals follow the same drawn style, with simple, readable forms and slight irregularities that reinforce the human-made look.