Print Tahi 2 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Geogrotesque Condensed Series' and 'Geogrotesque Sharp' by Emtype Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, social graphics, playful, friendly, retro, casual, handmade, handmade feel, bold impact, compact headlines, informal tone, rounded, bouncy, chunky, soft, quirky.
A compact, slanted display face with thick, rounded strokes and softly blunted terminals. Letterforms feel drawn rather than constructed: bowls are slightly asymmetric, counters are small and irregular, and curves dominate over straight segments. The rhythm is lively and uneven in a controlled way, with subtle wobble in stems and joins that creates a buoyant texture in text. Numerals and capitals share the same chunky, softened geometry, maintaining consistent weight and a cohesive, ink-like silhouette.
Best suited to short-form settings where personality matters: headlines, posters, product packaging, logos/wordmarks, and social or promotional graphics. It can also work for brief callouts or captions when set with generous spacing and ample size to keep the shapes readable.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a nostalgic, mid-century “hand-lettered” feel. Its jaunty slant and cushioned shapes read as informal and welcoming, suited to lighthearted messaging rather than formal or technical content.
The design appears intended to capture the spontaneity of hand-drawn print lettering while keeping a consistent, heavy stroke for bold visual punch. Its narrow footprint and italic movement suggest a goal of fitting energetic headlines into limited horizontal space without losing character.
In paragraphs, the dense color and tight interior spaces create strong impact at larger sizes, while the energetic irregularities become more prominent as lines of text build. The design favors rounded forms and simplified details, giving it a poster-like presence and a distinctly human, drawn cadence.