Print Nykin 2 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, quotes, packaging, posters, casual, friendly, personal, playful, relaxed, human touch, casual voice, quick notes, friendly branding, monoline, brushy, organic, airy, slanted.
A loose, handwritten print with a consistent rightward slant and monoline, pen-like strokes. Letterforms are open and rounded with gently tapered terminals, occasional soft hooks, and a rhythm that alternates between smooth curves and quick, angled joins. Capitals are simple and slightly extended, while the lowercase keeps compact bowls and a relatively modest x-height, giving the text a light, breezy texture. Spacing is naturally irregular in a controlled way, reinforcing an authentic hand-drawn cadence while remaining readable in continuous text.
Well-suited to short-to-medium text where a personal, human voice is desired—such as invitations, greeting cards, boutique packaging, café menus, social graphics, and pull quotes. It can also work for headings and display lines in posters when a casual, handwritten accent is needed.
The overall tone feels informal and approachable, like quick notes written with a felt-tip or brush pen. Its lively slant and springy curves add a warm, conversational character, with just enough bounce to read as upbeat rather than formal.
The design appears aimed at capturing the spontaneity of everyday handwriting while keeping letterforms consistent enough for clear reading. It prioritizes natural rhythm and friendly tone over strict geometric regularity, making it useful as an expressive, informal companion in contemporary layouts.
Ascenders and descenders are notably expressive, adding vertical movement that helps words feel animated. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, mixing rounded forms with brisk diagonals for a cohesive, sketchbook-like appearance.