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Print Tylis 2 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.

Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, headlines, branding, playful, friendly, casual, whimsical, childlike, hand-drawn warmth, approachability, informal clarity, playful display, rounded, chunky, soft, bouncy, hand-drawn.

A rounded, hand-drawn print style with thick, softly modeled strokes and minimal contrast. Forms are simplified and slightly irregular, with bulbous terminals, wide curves, and gently uneven stroke edges that preserve a marker-like feel. Proportions are compact and somewhat condensed, with generous counters and open apertures that keep letters readable despite the heavy weight. Spacing feels lively rather than mechanically even, contributing to an organic rhythm in text.

Works best for short to medium-length text where warmth and informality are desired, such as children’s materials, playful packaging, casual branding, social graphics, and headline/display settings. It can also serve UI labels or captions when a friendly, hand-made tone is more important than strict typographic regularity.

The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, like casual handwriting used for notes, labels, or kid-friendly messaging. Its bouncy shapes and soft corners add a lighthearted, informal personality that reads as welcoming rather than formal or technical.

Designed to emulate an easygoing, hand-lettered print with bold, rounded strokes and deliberate imperfections. The intention appears to balance charm and clarity, keeping letterforms simple and open while maintaining a distinctly drawn, personal character.

Capital shapes lean toward simple, iconic silhouettes, while lowercase adds more personality through varied bowls and stems. Numerals are similarly rounded and friendly, matching the text color and maintaining consistent stroke density across the set.