Print Dabab 13 is a very light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, invitations, packaging, posters, greeting cards, airy, delicate, whimsical, hand-drawn, retro, handwritten charm, light elegance, playful display, personal tone, fine-stroked, monolinear, tapered terminals, open counters, spindly.
This font uses extremely fine, pen-like strokes with a mostly monolinear feel and subtle modulation where curves and joins taper. Letterforms are slender with generous internal space, producing open counters in round shapes and a light, wiry texture in text. Terminals often finish in gentle points or slight flares rather than blunt ends, and curves are smooth but not mechanically perfect, reinforcing a drawn rhythm. Overall spacing reads even, though widths vary naturally across characters, keeping the line lively rather than rigid.
It works best at display sizes where the fine strokes can be appreciated, such as headlines, short quotes, invitations, and greeting-card style messaging. The airy texture also suits light branding applications like boutique packaging or poster titling when printed or rendered at sufficient size and contrast.
The overall tone is lighthearted and quietly quirky, like careful handwriting done with a sharp nib or fine marker. Its thin, elegant lines give it an airy refinement, while the slight irregularity adds warmth and approachability. The result feels playful and vintage-leaning without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended to capture an informal, hand-drawn print style with a refined, minimal stroke weight. It prioritizes charm and lightness over density, aiming for a distinctive, personable voice in short-form typography.
Uppercase forms stay simple and legible, with round letters kept very open and straight stems kept tall and spare. The numerals match the same fine-line construction and feel slightly calligraphic, which helps them blend into running text rather than standing apart.