Print Ilwi 2 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A condensed, hand-drawn print style with irregular, chiseled-looking contours and an uneven stroke edge that suggests a brush or marker dragged quickly across the page. Forms are tall and narrow with slightly inconsistent widths, giving the alphabet a lively, improvised rhythm. Terminals tend to taper into sharp points or blunt, torn ends, while bowls and counters are compact and occasionally lopsided. Spacing reads tight and vertical emphasis is strong, producing dense word shapes with a distinctly rough texture.
This style works best for short, high-impact text such as Halloween promotions, horror or thriller titles, event posters, album/track graphics, and game or stream overlays. It can also add a gritty, handmade accent to packaging or stickers where texture is desired more than typographic cleanliness.
The font conveys a spooky, mischievous tone—more haunted-house poster than formal blackletter—mixing menace with a cartoonish, DIY energy. Its rough edges and exaggerated narrowness add suspense and urgency, while the overall friendliness of the letterforms keeps it approachable and fun.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, expressive hand lettering with a deliberately roughened edge, creating a compact, attention-grabbing look suited to dramatic display settings.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent narrow silhouette, with many characters showing slightly wavy stems and notches that create a distressed, carved effect. Numerals follow the same rugged treatment, maintaining the sharp, irregular finish seen in the letters.