Print Gylow 2 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Trade Gothic Next' and 'Trade Gothic Next Soft Rounded' by Linotype, and 'Alternate Gothic' by Tilde (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, children’s media, stickers, playful, friendly, casual, retro, quirky, approachability, display impact, handmade charm, playful branding, rounded, chunky, soft corners, hand-drawn, bouncy.
A compact, heavy, hand-drawn print with rounded terminals and softly squared curves. Strokes are thick and even, with subtly irregular contours that create a stamped or marker-drawn feel. Proportions are condensed with short extenders and a steady, upright stance; counters are small but kept open enough for clear letter recognition. The overall rhythm is slightly bouncy and organic, with consistent weight and gentle wobble that reads intentionally informal rather than rough.
Best suited for short to medium-length display settings where warmth and impact matter: posters, product packaging, menu headings, stickers, and playful branding. It can work for brief paragraphs or captions when set with generous leading and size, but its dense texture favors titles, labels, and callouts.
The font conveys a cheerful, approachable tone with a hint of vintage signage charm. Its chunky shapes and soft corners feel friendly and humorous, suited to lighthearted messaging. The mild irregularity adds personality without becoming chaotic.
The design appears intended to deliver an easygoing, hand-rendered print voice that feels human and approachable while remaining bold and readable. Its condensed, chunky build suggests a focus on punchy display typography with a casual, retro-leaning personality.
Round forms like O/Q are slightly squashed and the diagonals (V/W/X/Y) appear sturdy and blunt, reinforcing the compact, poster-like presence. Numerals follow the same chunky construction and remain highly legible at display sizes. Spacing feels on the tight side, contributing to a dense, energetic texture in paragraphs.