Print Esly 2 is a very bold, very narrow, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, streetwear, album art, event promos, gritty, energetic, urban, rebellious, handmade, expressiveness, impact, handmade texture, speed, attitude, brushy, textured, condensed, slanted, rugged.
A condensed, forward-slanted brush style with heavy strokes and visibly dry, textured edges. Letterforms are built from broad, pressure-driven strokes that taper into rough terminals, creating irregular contours and small voids along the sides. Counters are generally tight and compact, and the overall rhythm is lively rather than mechanically even, with small variations in width and stroke finish that reinforce a handmade feel. The lowercase sits at a moderate x-height with sturdy verticals, while caps remain tall and assertive, maintaining strong presence in short lines of text.
Best suited to display contexts such as posters, headlines, and punchy callouts where texture and motion are assets. It works well for branding that wants a gritty handmade edge—streetwear labels, music and nightlife promotion, or packaging accents—especially at medium to large sizes where the brush details remain clear.
The font conveys a raw, street-level energy—bold, fast, and a little abrasive in a purposeful way. Its brush texture and aggressive slant read as expressive and attention-seeking, with a DIY character that feels suited to loud messaging rather than quiet reading.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, forceful brush lettering with a deliberately rough finish. Its condensed, slanted construction prioritizes impact and momentum, aiming for a loud display voice that feels hand-made and expressive rather than polished or typographically neutral.
The distressed brush grain is consistent across letters and numerals, so the texture becomes part of the voice, not an occasional effect. The narrow fit and dense black color can cause interior spaces to close up at smaller sizes, making it most effective when allowed some breathing room.