Print Tulep 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, headlines, editorial, friendly, storybook, warm, folksy, approachable, human warmth, informal charm, readable display, narrative tone, soft serifs, rounded terminals, calligraphic, inked, bouncy.
This typeface has a hand-rendered, serifed look with gently rounded terminals and subtly flared strokes that echo broad-pen or brush-ink construction. Letterforms are compact with soft, bulb-like joins, mild stroke modulation, and slightly irregular curves that keep the texture lively without feeling messy. The capitals read sturdy and classical in silhouette, while the lowercase introduces more bounce and personality through curved shoulders, open bowls, and expressive descenders. Numerals are similarly rounded and weighty, maintaining a consistent, inked rhythm across the set.
It works well for display sizes where its rounded serif details and hand-drawn texture can be appreciated—such as book covers, posters, packaging, and branding. In short to medium passages, it can also support editorial or educational content that benefits from a warm, approachable voice.
The overall tone is friendly and storybook-like, suggesting an informal, human touch rather than a strict, mechanical model. Its soft serifs and warm curves feel inviting and slightly nostalgic, with a gentle whimsy that suits expressive, conversational typography.
The font appears designed to combine traditional serif structure with an informal, hand-made finish, delivering a readable text skeleton while adding warmth through softened terminals, mild modulation, and gently idiosyncratic curves. The goal seems to be an inviting, personable typographic color suitable for friendly messaging and narrative settings.
The design balances readability with character: counters stay open, spacing feels even, and the serif treatment remains consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures. The slightly varied stroke energy gives it a drawn quality that becomes more apparent in longer text, where it creates a pleasing, textured cadence.