Print Dabuw 2 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, packaging, kids media, headlines, playful, storybook, quirky, folky, hand-drawn, handmade feel, friendly display, expressive texture, brushy, tapered, spiky terminals, calligraphic, irregular rhythm.
A hand-drawn, brush-like print style with tapered strokes and pointed, wedge-shaped terminals. Letterforms are compact with slightly uneven widths and a lively, irregular baseline rhythm that feels intentionally casual rather than geometric. Curves are round but often end in sharp flicks, and many joins show a drawn-by-hand elasticity, giving the set a cohesive yet imperfect texture across caps, lowercase, and figures.
Works best for short to medium-length display text where texture and personality are desired—posters, book covers, packaging, and event or café-style branding. It can also suit children’s or educational materials and pull quotes, where an informal, hand-crafted voice supports the content.
The overall tone is playful and storybook-like, with a quirky, slightly mischievous energy. Its sharp flicks and brushy modulation add a touch of drama without feeling formal, creating an approachable, crafty personality suited to expressive messaging.
Designed to emulate quick brush lettering in unconnected print forms, prioritizing character and movement over strict uniformity. The goal appears to be an expressive, friendly display face that stays readable while delivering a distinctly handmade feel.
Uppercase forms tend to feel more angular and emblematic, while lowercase leans softer and more conversational, producing a clear hierarchy in mixed-case text. Numerals share the same tapered, hand-rendered construction, helping them blend smoothly into informal settings.