Print Elbu 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, social media, event flyers, casual, hand-drawn, playful, organic, expressive, handmade feel, casual emphasis, compact display, human warmth, brushy, textured, irregular, tall, condensed.
A tall, condensed hand-drawn print with brush-pen character and a slightly ragged edge. Strokes show natural pressure variation and occasional tapering terminals, creating a lively rhythm and medium-level contrast. Letterforms are upright but loosely controlled, with uneven stroke boundaries and small idiosyncrasies that keep repeated shapes from feeling mechanical. Spacing appears moderately tight and the condensed proportions emphasize verticality, while counters remain open enough for short lines and display use.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, event flyers, social graphics, and packaging where a hand-made voice is desired. It can work well for short headings, pull quotes, menus, and labels, especially when a condensed, vertical presence helps fit copy into narrow spaces.
The overall tone is informal and energetic, with a sketchbook immediacy that feels approachable rather than polished. It reads as playful and personable, lending a human voice that can range from quirky to slightly gritty depending on size and color.
The design appears intended to mimic fast brush lettering translated into unconnected print forms, prioritizing personality and texture over strict uniformity. Its condensed build suggests a practical aim of fitting bold, handwritten emphasis into tight widths while maintaining a lively, hand-rendered feel.
Capitals have a narrow, poster-like stance and stand out strongly, while lowercase forms stay compact with a relatively modest x-height and quick, handwritten joins implied through stroke flow (though letters remain unconnected). Numerals share the same narrow build and organic stroke endings, helping headings and short callouts stay stylistically consistent.