Print Tubus 2 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, branding, playful, friendly, whimsical, retro, quirky, approachability, handmade feel, display impact, playful tone, rounded, bouncy, chunky, soft, hand-drawn.
A compact, hand-drawn display face with heavy, rounded strokes and gently irregular curves that create a lively, human rhythm. Forms are mostly upright with softened terminals, occasional tapered joins, and slightly uneven widths that keep the texture informal rather than mechanical. The lowercase shows a tall, prominent x-height with simplified bowls and sturdy verticals, while counters stay relatively open for a bold style. Numerals and capitals follow the same chunky, rounded construction, maintaining consistent color while preserving small, intentional inconsistencies typical of marker or brush lettering.
Well-suited to short, attention-grabbing copy such as headlines, posters, product packaging, café menus, and playful branding. It also fits children’s materials, event flyers, stickers, and social graphics where a friendly hand-made feel is desired.
The overall tone is cheerful and approachable, with a quirky, storybook energy. Its bouncy silhouettes and soft edges feel casual and personable, leaning toward a vintage craft or handmade sign mood rather than a polished corporate voice.
The design appears intended to mimic casual printed handwriting with a bold marker-like presence—prioritizing warmth, charm, and high impact over strict geometric regularity. It aims to deliver an informal, characterful voice that stands out quickly in display settings.
Best results come from letting the natural irregularity show at larger sizes, where the rounded terminals and subtle stroke wobble add character. In longer text blocks the bold, compact shapes can build dense texture, so generous line spacing helps preserve clarity.