Print Ibrub 2 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, signage, rustic, folksy, playful, nostalgic, handmade, handmade charm, vintage display, friendly impact, craft aesthetic, flared, wedge serif, irregular, chunky, bouncy.
A heavy, hand-rendered display face with flared, wedge-like terminals and softly uneven contours that mimic brush or marker pressure. Strokes are broadly consistent but intentionally wobbly at curves and joins, giving letters a cutout/hand-inked feel rather than a mechanical finish. Proportions are compact with tight internal counters and a relatively low x-height, while caps feel tall and dominant. The rhythm is lively: widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, and several forms show exaggerated feet and top strokes that create a slightly top-heavy, vintage sign–style silhouette.
Best suited for display settings such as posters, headlines, storefront-style signage, packaging, and product labels where a handmade, vintage-leaning voice is desired. It can also work for short blurbs or pull quotes when set with generous tracking and ample size to keep counters open.
The overall tone is informal and approachable, with a quirky, old-time character that reads as craft-oriented and slightly theatrical. Its sturdy weight and animated shapes convey warmth and personality, leaning toward a nostalgic, small-town poster mood rather than contemporary minimalism.
The design appears intended to capture the charm of hand-lettered print with sturdy, inked shapes and flared terminals, prioritizing personality and a nostalgic sign-painting flavor over strict typographic regularity. It aims to deliver strong visual impact and an artisanal feel in branding and headline use.
Distinctive flaring at terminals is a defining motif across caps, lowercase, and numerals, helping maintain cohesion despite the intentionally irregular outlines. At larger sizes the quirky details and bouncy spacing become a feature; at smaller sizes the tight counters and heavy color may feel dense.