Print Enlit 2 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, album art, grunge, playful, edgy, handmade, retro, handmade impact, rough texture, casual display, diy character, textured, brushy, irregular, blunt, chunky.
This typeface uses compact, heavy letterforms with a distinctly hand-rendered, inked look. Strokes are blunt and rounded, with ragged edges and small surface variations that suggest a dry-brush or marker texture. Counters are tight and simplified, terminals are mostly flat or softly tapered, and the overall rhythm is uneven in a deliberate, organic way. The set mixes slightly different widths and silhouettes from glyph to glyph, keeping a lively, imperfect consistency.
Best suited for short, high-impact copy such as posters, headlines, merchandise graphics, packaging accents, and album or event branding where a gritty handmade tone is desirable. It performs especially well at medium-to-large sizes where the textured edges and organic variation can read clearly.
The font conveys a rough, energetic personality—part street-poster, part DIY zine. Its textured weight and irregular contours feel casual and expressive, with a slightly mischievous edge that reads as bold, loud, and attention-seeking rather than refined.
The design appears intended to mimic quick hand-painted or marker-made lettering, prioritizing personality and texture over precision. Its compact, heavy build and irregular contours aim to deliver immediate impact while keeping an informal, human feel.
In text settings, the dense weight and narrow proportions create a strong black footprint, while the textured edges add visual noise that becomes more noticeable at smaller sizes. The rounded shapes and simplified interiors help maintain recognizability despite the distressed, hand-inked finish.