Print Darel 1 is a light, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, book covers, headlines, greeting cards, quirky, handmade, storybook, playful, rustic, hand-lettered feel, human warmth, expressive texture, casual display, spiky terminals, irregular stroke, angular curves, nervy, dry-brush.
A handwritten print face with lively, uneven stroke modulation and a noticeably textured, slightly scratchy edge. Letterforms are generally upright and compact, with narrow proportions and variable widths that create a bouncy rhythm across words. Strokes alternate between thin hairlines and heavier swells, and many terminals finish in sharp, wedge-like points or small flicks that feel hand-drawn rather than mechanically consistent. Curves are slightly angular and asymmetrical, and the overall spacing reads as intentionally irregular, giving lines of text a natural, informal cadence.
Best suited for display settings where personality matters more than strict regularity—posters, packaging labels, book covers, and headline-style branding. It can also work for short bursts of text in invitations, greeting cards, or editorial callouts, where the irregular rhythm reads as intentional and charming rather than distracting.
The font conveys a quirky, storybook tone—casual and expressive, with a touch of mischief. Its spiky terminals and uneven ink-like texture add a rustic, handmade personality that feels more illustrative than typographic, lending warmth and spontaneity to short messages.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident hand lettering with expressive pressure changes and imperfect contours. It prioritizes character and a drawn-on-paper feel, aiming for a distinctive, illustrative voice that stands out in titles and branding moments.
Capitals lean toward simplified, poster-like silhouettes with occasional eccentric details, while lowercase forms keep a straightforward printed structure with subtle idiosyncrasies in bowls, shoulders, and stems. Numerals follow the same hand-rendered logic, mixing sharp corners with soft curves for a cohesive, drawn look.