Type 2 Font: Adding Urban Edge to Handmade Products

Practical Tips for Cutting Machines and Printing

• Keep it short and impactful. Type 2 is a display font through and through. You wouldn’t want to set a long paragraph in it—the charm lies in short, punchy statements like product names, taglines, and headers.
• Test the small scale. Because of its bold, blocky nature, it actually holds up quite well at smaller sizes compared to highly detailed scripts. Just be sure to test a print or cut preview before committing to tiny stickers.
• Weld before you cut. When using Cricut Design Space or Silhouette Studio, always weld the text to ensure clean, connected cuts. This prevents the machine from cutting out tiny interior pieces you don’t want separated.
• Choose the right format. The font typically downloads as both OTF and TTF. I recommend using the OTF format for better typographic features and smoother handling in design software.
• Explore the character map. Some versions of Type 2 include stylistic alternates or ligatures. Open your software’s glyph panel to unlock the font’s complete personality and find unique letter variations.

Font Pairing for Brand Consistency

• Clean Sans-Serif: A neutral sans-serif like Montserrat or Open Sans creates a modern streetwear aesthetic. Perfect for t-shirts and packaging.
• Elegant Script: Contrast a gritty graffiti font with a delicate script from the Script Amp collection. This high-low mix feels incredibly editorial and high-end.
• Bold Slab Serif: Pairing Type 2 with a strong slab serif gives a very masculine, industrial, and grounded feel. Great for coffee or tool-related branding.

Checking Your Commercial Font License

Before you start cranking out products for your shop, let’s talk about the business side. Type 2 is a premium commercial font. Always double-check the specific licensing agreement included in your download from the Script Amp category. Most standard commercial licenses allow you to use the font for physical products you sell, such as mugs, shirts, candles, and stickers. It typically also covers digital templates, like editable Canva or Photoshop files for your Etsy shop. However, if you plan to sell the font itself, embed it into an app, or use it for certain types of large-scale corporate branding, you may need an extended license. Due diligence here protects your business and ensures you can keep creating.