Print Hylos 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'AG Book Rounded W1G', 'AG Book W1G', and 'Berthold Standard' by Berthold; 'Generic' by More Etc; and 'Nimbus Sans No. 5' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, children’s, branding, stickers, playful, cheerful, friendly, whimsical, casual, handmade warmth, approachability, display impact, youthful tone, rounded, bubbly, chunky, soft, irregular.
A heavy, rounded hand-drawn print with chunky strokes and softly blunted terminals. Letterforms are simplified and slightly irregular, with gentle waviness along outlines that mimics marker or paint-pen edges. Counters are open and generous, and curves dominate the construction, giving the forms a pillowy silhouette. Spacing and widths vary subtly from glyph to glyph, creating a lively rhythm while staying cohesive and readable at display sizes.
Works best for short headlines and medium-length display copy where personality matters—posters, playful branding, product packaging, stickers, and social graphics. It can also serve for children’s materials and casual signage, especially where a friendly, handmade feel is desired. For long-form text, the heavy stroke and bouncy rhythm are more suitable in larger sizes and with generous line spacing.
The overall tone is warm, approachable, and a bit goofy in a deliberate way. It reads like casual signage or kid-friendly packaging—confident and energetic without feeling aggressive. The small inconsistencies add charm and a handmade sincerity.
The design appears intended to capture the charm of hand-drawn block lettering in a sturdy, high-impact form. Its rounded geometry and controlled irregularity aim to balance legibility with an informal, approachable character suitable for upbeat, everyday communication.
Uppercase shapes tend toward broad, rounded blocks, while lowercase keeps a simple, printed structure rather than cursive connections. Numerals follow the same soft, chunky logic, with clear silhouettes intended more for impact than precision. The texture is visual rather than distressed—clean fill with organically uneven contours.