Print Dakaw 2 is a light, narrow, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, posters, invitations, packaging, headlines, whimsical, storybook, folksy, playful, handmade, handmade warmth, expressive display, casual voice, humanist charm, brushed, calligraphic, organic, lively, airy.
A lively handwritten print with a brush-pen feel and visibly tapered strokes. Forms are slightly slanted with variable stroke thickness and crisp, pointed terminals that suggest quick, confident lettering. Curves are open and rounded while verticals stay relatively straight, creating a rhythmic texture with mild irregularities in width and spacing. Uppercase letters are simple and upright in structure, while lowercase introduces more gesture and bounce, keeping counters generally open for readability.
Best suited to short-to-medium display text where its hand-rendered character can be appreciated—such as book covers, posters, greeting cards, invitations, and artisanal packaging. It can work for emphasis in editorial layouts, but the lively rhythm is most effective in headlines, pull quotes, and branded phrases rather than dense body copy.
The font conveys an informal, human tone that feels friendly and lightly theatrical. Its energetic strokes and sharpened terminals add a hint of drama, while the overall looseness keeps it approachable and playful—well suited to expressive, personal messaging.
Designed to mimic expressive brush handwriting in an unconnected print style, balancing legibility with personality. The intent appears to be an easygoing, handcrafted look that adds warmth and motion to display typography.
Numerals follow the same brisk, brushy construction and remain clear at display sizes. In text, the unevenness reads as intentional handwork rather than roughness, with a consistent stroke logic that holds together across longer lines.