Print Ugrub 2 is a bold, narrow, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, invitations, book covers, whimsical, storybook, playful, vintage, expressive, handmade feel, decorative display, brush lettering, attention grabbing, craft aesthetic, brushy, calligraphic, swashy, organic, textured.
A lively, hand-drawn print face with brush-pen construction and dramatic thick-to-thin modulation. Strokes show tapered entries and exits, occasional spurs and flicks, and subtly irregular contours that keep the rhythm human rather than geometric. Letterforms are compact with tight internal counters, rounded joins, and frequent swelling on verticals; terminals often finish in fine hairline hooks. Caps feel decorative and slightly theatrical, while lowercase maintains a readable, bouncy flow with an uneven baseline and varied character widths.
Best suited to display settings where its texture and contrast can be appreciated—headlines, posters, packaging, menus, invitations, and cover titles. It can work for short passages or pull quotes at larger sizes, where the brush detail and swashy terminals remain clear.
The overall tone is playful and slightly mischievous, with a storybook and craft sensibility. Its high-ink, brushy blacks paired with delicate hairline flourishes create a dramatic yet friendly voice that feels handmade and expressive rather than formal.
The design appears intended to emulate hand-painted sign and brush lettering in a tidy, unconnected print style, combining bold presence with calligraphic finesse. It prioritizes personality and movement, giving designers an expressive option for attention-grabbing, crafted typography.
In continuous text the dark strokes create strong color and texture, with occasional thin exit strokes adding sparkle and movement. Numerals follow the same brush logic, mixing sturdy stems with light, curling terminals, reinforcing the informal, display-oriented personality.