Print Dakov 7 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, children’s books, packaging, headlines, craft branding, playful, hand-drawn, casual, quirky, storybook, human warmth, informality, whimsy, expressive display, brushy, wiry, irregular, spiky, tapered.
This font has a hand-drawn print feel with narrow, upright letterforms and a lively, uneven rhythm. Strokes show brush-like tapering and slight wobble, with pointed terminals and occasional flared ends that suggest a quick marker or brush-pen gesture. Curves are loosely constructed rather than geometric, and diagonals (notably in V/W/X/Y) have sharp joins that add a spiky texture. Spacing and widths vary from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an informal, handcrafted texture while remaining legible at display sizes.
Best suited to short-to-medium display text where a human touch is desired—posters, book covers, children’s materials, playful packaging, and casual brand accents. It can also work for pull quotes or headings in digital and print layouts, especially when paired with a calmer text face for body copy.
The overall tone is playful and slightly mischievous, like lettering for a children’s activity sheet or a whimsical poster. Its irregularities read as intentional and personable, giving text a friendly, handmade energy rather than a polished, corporate voice.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, hand-lettered print: informal, energetic, and expressive, while staying readable. The slightly narrow proportions and tapered strokes help it feel nimble and animated, prioritizing personality over strict uniformity.
Capitals are simple and open, with distinctive, slightly angular curves (e.g., C/G/O/Q) and a casual, sketch-like construction. Numerals follow the same brushy logic, with rounded bowls and narrow counters, keeping the set visually consistent in mixed alphanumeric use.