Print Usnem 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, social media, headlines, kids content, playful, casual, quirky, friendly, handmade, human warmth, informality, handmade charm, approachable voice, brushy, monolinear, rounded, bouncy, idiosyncratic.
This font has a hand-drawn, marker-like construction with mostly monoline strokes and slightly soft, rounded terminals. Letterforms are tall and slim with uneven sidebearings and a lively rhythm, giving words a gently bouncing baseline and irregular spacing typical of quick handwriting. Curves are open and simplified, counters are modest, and joins show subtle wobble that reads as natural pen movement rather than geometric precision. Numerals follow the same casual logic, with straightforward shapes and small asymmetries that keep the texture consistent across text.
It works best for short to medium-length text where personality is more important than strict uniformity—such as posters, packaging callouts, social media graphics, invitations, and editorial sidebars. The narrow, tall forms can also help fit expressive headlines into tighter horizontal spaces while retaining a casual, handwritten feel.
The overall tone is lighthearted and approachable, with a whimsical, doodled quality that feels conversational and informal. It suggests spontaneity and a human touch, making text feel less corporate and more personal.
The design appears intended to capture the charm of quick, legible hand printing with enough consistency for setting sentences, while preserving small imperfections that signal authenticity and warmth.
Uppercase letters are relatively tall and prominent, while lowercase forms stay compact, contributing to a mixed-case color that alternates between airy verticals and tighter, inkier details (notably around dots and short cross-strokes). The texture remains consistent in longer lines, where the slightly irregular widths and spacing create a natural handwritten cadence.