Print Dalaf 2 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: display, titles, posters, branding, packaging, medieval, storybook, hand-cut, mystical, whimsical, handcrafted feel, period flavor, decorative display, thematic voice, flared, calligraphic, chiseled, high-arched, spiky terminals.
This face uses condensed, upright letterforms with a hand-drawn, calligraphic construction. Strokes show medium contrast and frequent flaring, with tapered, wedge-like terminals that suggest a brush or broad-pen influence. Curves are tall and slightly pinched, counters are narrow, and many joins form pointed cusps, giving bowls and arches a carved, faceted feel. The texture is lively but consistent, with subtle irregularities in stroke endings and a variable rhythm across letters that keeps the line from feeling mechanical.
It performs best in display settings such as titles, headings, posters, and short bursts of text where its distinctive terminals and narrow rhythm can be appreciated. It can also suit branding marks, packaging, and themed signage that benefits from a handcrafted, old-world atmosphere.
The overall tone feels medieval and storybook-like, with a hint of the mystical. Its sharp terminals and narrow, arched forms evoke hand-lettered titles, old-world signage, and fantasy-flavored display typography. Despite the dramatic shapes, the rhythm remains approachable and playful rather than severe.
The design appears intended to recreate an expressive, hand-rendered print style with calligraphic cues—emphasizing tapered strokes, flared terminals, and tall, compact proportions for a decorative, period-evocative voice.
Uppercase forms lean into tall verticals and arched structures, while lowercase maintains a similarly narrow skeleton with distinctive, pointed entry/exit strokes. Numerals share the same tapered terminal logic and compact proportions, helping text and figures feel stylistically unified.