Print Dirad 2 is a very light, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, invitations, children’s media, whimsical, airy, delicate, playful, hand-drawn, handmade feel, playful display, quirky charm, light elegance, spidery, monolinear, tall, bouncy, irregular.
A delicate, hand-drawn print style with tall, slender proportions and a noticeably airy color on the page. Strokes are extremely fine with sharp, tapered terminals that often feel pen-like, and curves are drawn with a light, springy tension rather than geometric precision. Letterforms show intentional irregularities in width, curvature, and join behavior, creating an uneven rhythm that reads as human-made rather than mechanical. Spacing and counters stay open, while select strokes thicken slightly at turns, producing a subtle calligraphic liveliness without becoming fully cursive.
Best suited to short to medium display settings where its delicate strokes and quirky rhythm can be appreciated—headlines, posters, greeting cards, invitations, labels, and playful packaging. It can add personality to pull quotes or section headers, but its very fine lines suggest using generous sizes and contrasty backgrounds for clarity.
The overall tone is whimsical and slightly eccentric—lightweight and friendly, with a storybook or doodled-note energy. Its thin, spiky gestures and playful proportions make it feel curious and informal, more expressive than authoritative.
Likely designed to mimic a quick, neat hand-print made with a fine pen—prioritizing personality, tall elegance, and a lightly theatrical presence over strict regularity. The goal appears to be an expressive display voice that feels handmade and charming while remaining unconnected and readable.
Capital forms tend to be especially tall and stylized, with occasional angular constructions and narrow arches that add character. Numerals follow the same wiry logic, with rounded shapes kept open and lightly drawn, reinforcing the font’s fragile, sketch-like texture.