Print Dadut 16 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, headlines, greeting cards, playful, handmade, storybook, quirky, friendly, handmade charm, whimsical tone, casual display, narrative voice, brushy, tapered, spiky, irregular, lively.
This font has a hand-drawn print feel with narrow, lively letterforms and subtly inconsistent widths that create a natural, written rhythm. Strokes show clear tapering and wedge-like terminals, with occasional sharp hooks and flicks that suggest a brush or pointed pen. Curves are slightly asymmetrical, counters are compact, and joins feel organic rather than geometric, giving the alphabet a crafted, slightly quirky texture. Capitals are tall and expressive, while lowercase forms stay compact with a relatively low x-height, keeping word shapes animated and varied.
It works well for children’s publishing, playful branding, and packaging where a handmade voice is desirable. The expressive capitals and distinctive word shapes suit headlines, short blurbs, and display sizes, while body text can work for brief passages when set with generous spacing.
The overall tone is playful and storybook-like, with a casual, human warmth. Its spiky flicks and irregular details add a mischievous, whimsical edge, making the text feel energetic rather than formal or restrained.
The design appears intended to capture an informal, drawn-by-hand personality with tapered brush-like strokes and whimsical, slightly irregular forms. It prioritizes character and expressiveness over strict uniformity, aiming for a friendly, narrative tone that feels personal and crafted.
The figure set follows the same tapered, hand-drawn logic as the letters, with simple, readable shapes and noticeable stroke modulation at turns and terminals. In running text, the narrow proportions and compact counters create a dense, animated texture that benefits from comfortable tracking and line spacing in longer passages.