Print Dakaw 10 is a light, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book covers, posters, packaging, invitations, whimsical, storybook, handmade, playful, folkloric, hand lettering, expressiveness, informality, charm, narrative feel, brushy, calligraphic, organic, textured, spiky terminals.
A handwritten print face with brush-and-pen modulation that creates lively, high-contrast strokes and tapering ends. Letterforms are slightly irregular in width and rhythm, with a mostly upright stance and gently uneven baselines that reinforce the hand-drawn character. Curves are soft but punctuated by occasional sharp hooks and spur-like terminals, while counters stay fairly open for readability. Capitals feel narrow and tall with simple, calligraphic construction; lowercase mixes rounded bowls with long, tapered ascenders and descenders, giving the line a fluid, animated texture.
Best suited for short-to-medium display copy where its hand-rendered texture can be appreciated: titles, pull quotes, packaging labels, greeting cards, and illustrated posters. It can work in brief passages at larger sizes for editorial or children’s/whimsical themes, but the animated stroke endings and irregular rhythm are more comfortable in headline and accent roles than in long-form text.
The overall tone is warm, quirky, and storybook-like—suggesting a human voice rather than a formal typographic system. Its energetic stroke endings and subtle wobble read as friendly and a bit mischievous, lending an illustrative, handcrafted charm.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident hand lettering made with a flexible pen or brush, prioritizing personality and narrative warmth over strict geometric consistency. Its construction aims for an informal, expressive reading experience that feels crafted and approachable.
Numerals follow the same brushy logic, with noticeable tapering and distinctive entry/exit strokes that help them stand out in display settings. Spacing appears a touch airy and uneven in a natural way, which adds personality but can become visually busy in dense paragraphs.