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Print Akris 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.

Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, social media, greeting cards, casual, hand-drawn, friendly, lively, quirky, personal tone, informal branding, handmade feel, expressive display, brushy, upright slant, tapered, bouncy, organic.

This font presents an informal, hand-drawn print style with a consistent forward slant and lively, uneven rhythm. Strokes feel brush- or marker-like, with tapered starts and ends and subtle, natural wobble that keeps forms from looking mechanically uniform. Letterforms are compact and tall, with narrow footprints, small counters, and quick joins implied within single-stroke constructions (especially in curved and looped shapes). Caps are expressive and slightly irregular in width and height, while lowercase maintains a tight, abbreviated body with energetic ascenders and descenders that add vertical movement.

It works best at display sizes for headlines, short phrases, and branding accents where the hand-drawn character can be appreciated. Good fits include posters, casual packaging, invitations or greeting cards, and social media graphics where an approachable, personal voice is desired.

The overall tone is casual and personable, like quick handwritten notes or spontaneous lettering. Its bouncy motion and slightly quirky proportions give it an upbeat, conversational feel rather than a formal or technical one.

The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident handwriting in a clean print form—prioritizing personality, motion, and spontaneity over strict geometric regularity. It aims to deliver an informal, human texture that stands out in short, expressive text.

The alphabet shows noticeable glyph-to-glyph individuality typical of hand lettering—some characters lean more dramatically or widen slightly, creating a natural, improvised texture in text. Numerals match the same brisk, drawn-in-one-go feel, with simplified shapes and tapered terminals that keep them visually consistent with the letters.