Print Dedal 1 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, greeting cards, classroom materials, friendly, casual, playful, approachable, crafty, handwritten clarity, friendly tone, everyday charm, informal branding, rounded, organic, hand-drawn, quirky, bouncy.
This typeface uses softly irregular, hand-drawn strokes with rounded terminals and gentle curvature throughout. Letterforms keep a mostly consistent stroke thickness while allowing subtle wobble and asymmetry, creating a lively rhythm rather than rigid geometry. Proportions are slightly varied from glyph to glyph, with open counters and simplified shapes that stay clear at text sizes. The lowercase shows a single-storey “a” and “g” and generally compact forms with modest ascenders and descenders, reinforcing an informal, written feel.
Well-suited to short-to-medium text where an approachable, handmade voice is desired—such as children’s publishing, craft branding, café menus, lighthearted posters, and greeting cards. It can also work for labels, quotes, and headings that benefit from an informal tone while remaining legible.
Overall it reads warm and personable, with a lightly quirky bounce that suggests handwriting done carefully but without striving for perfection. The tone is upbeat and informal, leaning toward friendly messaging and everyday storytelling rather than formal editorial authority.
The design appears intended to mimic neat print handwriting: readable, friendly, and slightly imperfect to preserve human character. It balances clarity with personality, aiming for a casual voice that feels handmade without becoming overly decorative.
Capitals are straightforward and readable, with small idiosyncrasies in curves and joins that keep the set from feeling mechanical. Numerals follow the same rounded, handwritten construction, matching the text color well and supporting consistent use in headings or casual UI labels.