Print Nuray 2 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, craft packaging, greeting cards, posters, quotations, playful, folksy, whimsical, storybook, casual, human warmth, casual voice, handmade feel, friendly readability, hand-drawn, bouncy, irregular, rounded, tapered.
A hand-drawn print face with slim, slightly irregular strokes and softly tapered terminals that mimic a pen or small brush. Forms are generally rounded with occasional angular joins, and the rhythm is intentionally uneven, giving letters a lively, human cadence. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, with compact bowls and modest counters that keep the texture light while preserving clear silhouettes. Numerals follow the same drawn logic, with open curves and subtle wobble that reads as organic rather than mechanical.
Well suited to short-to-medium text where a personable voice is desired—children’s and educational materials, greeting cards, invitations, craft and handmade product packaging, and casual posters. It can also work for pull quotes or headings in lifestyle contexts, especially when paired with a clean companion font for body copy.
The overall tone is friendly and informal, with a whimsical, storybook-like charm. Its gentle irregularities suggest personal notes, craft labeling, or playful narration, balancing approachability with legibility. The texture feels warm and unpretentious, like quick hand lettering refined just enough for consistent use.
The design appears intended to capture the spontaneity of casual handwriting while staying readable across a full alphabet and numerals. It prioritizes warmth and personality through gentle stroke variation, slightly uneven rhythm, and simplified letterforms that maintain clarity in running text.
Capitals have a simple, readable structure that avoids ornate flourishes, while lowercase letters maintain a loose baseline and varied stroke endings that enhance the handwritten feel. Curved letters (like C/O/S) show smooth, brushy arcs, and straight-stem letters (like I/L/T) keep a lightly wiggled, drawn verticality. Spacing appears naturally uneven, contributing to the authentic hand-set texture in longer lines.