Print Genes 2 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: kids branding, packaging, posters, headlines, greeting cards, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, whimsical, approachability, handmade charm, playful clarity, casual emphasis, rounded, chunky, soft, bouncy, cartoony.
A chunky, hand-drawn print with rounded terminals and gently irregular contours that mimic marker or brush lettering. Strokes are consistently heavy with minimal contrast, and curves swell slightly, creating a soft, puffy silhouette. The alphabet shows simplified, open shapes and a lively baseline rhythm; spacing and widths vary subtly from letter to letter, reinforcing the informal, handwritten construction. Counters are generally generous, and dots and small details (like the i/j tittles) are rendered as bold, simple forms that stay visually consistent at display sizes.
Best suited to short-to-medium display text where a friendly, handmade voice is desired—such as children’s materials, playful branding, packaging, café menus, stickers, and social graphics. It can also work for informal headlines and pull quotes when you want texture and personality over strict typographic regularity.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a lighthearted, kid-friendly energy. Its imperfect edges and bouncy proportions read as personable and spontaneous rather than formal or technical, lending an easygoing, conversational feel.
The design appears intended to capture the charm of thick, hand-drawn lettering in a clean, legible print style, prioritizing warmth and character through soft shapes and subtle irregularity. It aims to feel approachable and fun while remaining readable in common headline and branding scenarios.
Uppercase forms are compact and sturdy, while lowercase letters lean into rounded, single-story constructions and simplified joins typical of casual handwriting. Numerals match the same soft, hand-shaped logic, keeping a cohesive texture across mixed text.