Print Gadow 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Swiss 721' by Bitstream, 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block, and 'Nimbus Sans No. 5' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, album art, event flyers, rustic, playful, handmade, grungy, folksy, handcrafted texture, thematic display, visual grit, informal warmth, rough edges, inked, irregular, chunky, worn.
A heavy, hand-drawn print with chunky strokes and visibly irregular contours. Letterforms show torn, chiseled-looking edges and uneven curves, creating a textured silhouette rather than clean geometry. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph with slightly inconsistent widths and internal counters, reinforcing an organic, made-by-hand rhythm. Terminals are blunt and often ragged, and the overall color is dark and dense with a poster-like presence.
Best suited for short display copy where texture and personality are desirable—posters, headlines, packaging labels, album/cover art, and themed event flyers. It can work for brief passages or pull quotes when set with generous size and spacing, but the rough outlines and dense weight favor larger settings over small UI text.
The font conveys a rough-and-ready, playful tone—suggesting hand-inked signage, DIY packaging, or spooky-story ephemera. Its imperfect outlines and chunky shapes feel energetic and approachable, with a lightly distressed attitude that adds character and grit without becoming illegible.
The design appears intended to emulate bold hand-rendered lettering with intentionally imperfect edges, delivering a distinctive, tactile look. Its variability and rugged contours prioritize expressive impact and a crafted feel over strict typographic regularity.
Uppercase forms are broad and attention-grabbing, while lowercase stays compact and sturdy, maintaining a consistent, punchy texture in paragraphs. Numerals match the same rugged treatment, with slightly quirky shapes that read well at display sizes.