Print Damed 2 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: display, headlines, book covers, posters, packaging, calligraphic, elegant, storybook, whimsical, classic, hand-lettered look, decorative display, crafted elegance, editorial flair, tapered strokes, sheared terminals, sharp serifs, flared joins, lively rhythm.
This font shows a drawn, pen-like construction with pronounced stroke modulation and tapered entry/exit strokes that often finish in sharp, wedge-like terminals. Letterforms are mostly upright with a lively, slightly irregular rhythm: stems can flare subtly, curves thin dramatically at the top-left or along joins, and some diagonals look like swift, single-stroke cuts. Capitals are relatively narrow and sculptural, while lowercase forms are compact with gently rounded bowls and occasional calligraphic flicks; numerals echo the same contrast and pointed finishing strokes, especially in 2, 3, 5, and 9.
Best suited to display settings where the stroke contrast and pointed terminals can be appreciated—such as headlines, titles, book or editorial cover lines, posters, and branded packaging. It can also work for short pull quotes or section headers when a handcrafted, elegant accent is desired.
The overall tone is refined yet informal, combining a classic, bookish feel with hand-rendered energy. It reads as decorative and expressive rather than strictly formal, suggesting crafted lettering suited to charming, narrative, or artisanal themes.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident pen lettering with a polished, editorial silhouette—balancing readable forms with decorative, calligraphic gestures. Its consistent contrast and distinctive tapered terminals aim to deliver a signature, crafted look for prominent text.
Spacing and proportions feel intentionally varied, creating a natural handwritten cadence across words. The sharpness of terminals and the thin hairline moments add sparkle at larger sizes, while the distinctive wedge cuts and tapered strokes remain key identifiers throughout the set.