Print Tylab 2 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, children’s media, merchandise, playful, friendly, quirky, casual, retro, handmade feel, display impact, approachability, whimsy, rounded, chunky, bouncy, soft terminals, irregular.
A chunky, hand-drawn print style with rounded bowls, softened corners, and subtly irregular stroke edges that suggest marker or brush lettering. The forms are compact with a lively rhythm, mixing gently uneven curves and occasional tapered joins without obvious contrast. Counters are small-to-moderate and often slightly asymmetric, and the overall silhouette leans on bold, blobby shapes rather than crisp geometry. Numerals and capitals follow the same informal construction, keeping a consistent weight and a slightly bouncy, handmade spacing feel.
This style is well suited to short, bold statements such as posters, titles, and splashy headers, especially where a friendly handmade tone is desired. It can also work well on packaging, stickers, and merchandise graphics, and for children’s content or casual event materials where charm matters more than typographic neutrality.
The font reads warm and approachable, with a humorous, off-the-cuff personality. Its rounded massing and hand-rendered imperfections evoke a relaxed, kid-friendly tone that can feel nostalgic and craft-like rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to deliver an informal, hand-lettered look with strong visual impact, prioritizing personality and warmth over precision. Its consistent heaviness and rounded construction suggest it was drawn to be easily attention-grabbing and approachable in display settings.
Several glyphs show intentional idiosyncrasies (notably in diagonals and curved joins) that enhance character at display sizes. The heavy weight and tight internal space can reduce clarity in small text, so it benefits from generous size and breathing room in layout.