Print Merus 2 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, crafts, packaging, posters, social graphics, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, handmade, approachability, informality, handmade feel, readable display, rounded, monoline, bouncy, soft terminals, slightly irregular.
A casual handwritten print with rounded, monoline strokes and softly blunted terminals. Letterforms are generally upright with gently uneven curves and stroke edges that preserve a drawn-by-hand texture. Proportions feel compact and somewhat condensed, with modest counters and a short lowercase x-height that gives the text a slightly top-heavy rhythm when ascenders and capitals appear. The overall spacing and shapes are consistent enough for reading, while small irregularities in joins and curves keep it lively.
Well-suited to short to medium text in friendly contexts such as children’s materials, craft branding, informal packaging, event posters, and social media graphics. It also works nicely for labels, invitations, and headline-like callouts where a personable handwritten voice is desired.
The font conveys an approachable, lighthearted tone—like neat marker or pen lettering used for informal notes and signage. Its bouncy rhythm and soft shapes feel welcoming and mildly quirky rather than formal or corporate.
Likely designed to mimic neat, everyday hand printing with a controlled but human irregularity—prioritizing warmth and approachability while staying clear and readable in common display and caption scenarios.
Capitals and lowercase mix smoothly, with single-storey lowercase forms and simplified geometry that keeps words from looking fussy. Numerals match the same rounded, hand-drawn logic, maintaining a cohesive texture in mixed alphanumeric settings.