Print Ilpe 2 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, book covers, kids media, playful, casual, handmade, quirky, friendly, handmade warmth, expressive texture, casual readability, playful tone, brushy, textured, rounded, lively, organic.
A lively handwritten print face with brush-like strokes, soft corners, and noticeably uneven contours. Letterforms show gentle rightward movement, with variable stroke thickness and slightly inconsistent widths that reinforce a drawn-by-hand rhythm. Counters are compact and irregular, terminals are often blunted or tapered, and curves (notably in C, S, and O) feel loosely formed rather than geometric. The overall color is dark and punchy, with enough openness to stay readable while preserving an intentionally rough, textured edge.
Best suited for display settings where a handcrafted feel is desirable—posters, titles, packaging, social graphics, and short headlines. It can work for brief paragraphs at comfortable sizes, especially in informal contexts, but the textured edges and narrow proportions make it less ideal for dense, small-size UI text.
The font reads as informal and approachable, with a spirited, slightly mischievous personality. Its imperfect outlines and bouncy rhythm suggest spontaneity and human presence, giving text a relaxed, DIY tone rather than a polished corporate voice.
The design appears intended to mimic quick marker or brush lettering while remaining legible as a printable alphabet. Its controlled inconsistency aims to deliver personality and warmth, prioritizing expressive texture and rhythm over typographic precision.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent hand, but with casual variance that keeps repeated letters from feeling mechanical. The figures follow the same drawn logic, with simplified shapes and uneven stroke pressure that match the alphabet well.