Print Ekdew 2 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, event flyers, playful, handmade, grungy, casual, quirky, handmade feel, texture focus, bold impact, casual voice, brushy, blobby, textured, irregular, chunky.
A chunky, hand-rendered print style with thick, rounded strokes and visibly uneven edges that mimic a loaded marker or dry brush. Letterforms are compact and mostly upright, with simplified construction and slightly inconsistent widths that create an organic rhythm across words. Counters are small and sometimes tight, terminals are soft and blunted, and the overall silhouette feels intentionally rough rather than geometric or polished.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as posters, flyers, product packaging, and labels where a handmade, tactile look is desired. It can also work for playful branding elements, social graphics, or merch-style applications where rough texture and personality are more important than extended readability at small sizes.
The font conveys a lively, mischievous tone—friendly and approachable, but with a gritty, DIY edge. Its irregular contours and inky texture suggest spontaneity and a human touch, giving headlines a casual energy that feels more hand-painted than typeset.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of hand-drawn lettering with bold, ink-heavy strokes and deliberately imperfect contours. It prioritizes character and texture over strict consistency, aiming for an expressive, informal voice that stands out in display typography.
Spacing appears naturally variable, with some letters sitting a bit wider or tighter, enhancing the handmade cadence in text. The numerals and punctuation match the same thick, imperfect brush character, supporting cohesive display use where texture is part of the appeal.