Print Eglew 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, reverse italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, zines, album art, handmade, quirky, rustic, casual, playful, handmade feel, casual voice, rough texture, expressive display, dry brush, rough edge, organic, uneven baseline, textured stroke.
A rough, hand-rendered print style with dry-brush edges and visibly irregular stroke contours. Letterforms are upright overall with a slight backslant and a lively, uneven baseline that reinforces the drawn-by-hand character. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, with simplified shapes, open counters, and occasional angular joins that read more marker/brush than pen. Spacing is loose and somewhat inconsistent, producing an intentionally imperfect rhythm that feels organic rather than mechanical.
Best suited to short-to-medium display text where its brushy texture and irregular rhythm can be appreciated—posters, headlines, packaging accents, zines, and merch graphics. It can work for casual pull quotes or subheads, but long body copy may feel busy due to the rough edges and variable spacing.
The font conveys an informal, off-the-cuff tone—playful and a little gritty, like quick lettering made for posters, notes, or DIY signage. Its texture and wobble give it a human, approachable energy, with a hint of ruggedness that can feel streetwise or handmade.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, hand-drawn print lettering with a dry-brush texture and natural inconsistencies. It prioritizes personality and handmade authenticity over precision, aiming for an expressive, informal voice in display-oriented settings.
The texture is most apparent on curves and terminals, where strokes taper and fray slightly, creating a stamped or brushed look. Numerals match the same casual construction and irregularity, keeping the set visually cohesive. The overall color is moderately dark but broken up by edge texture, which helps it avoid looking overly heavy in display sizes.