Print Dibun 6 is a very light, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, invitations, whimsical, spidery, airy, quirky, storybook, handmade feel, playful tone, atmospheric display, casual character, monoline, tapered terminals, organic, irregular, loose rhythm.
A delicate, hand-drawn print with thin, mostly monoline strokes and frequent tapered entries and exits. Letterforms are slender and lightly constructed, with subtle irregularities in curvature and alignment that keep the texture lively rather than mechanical. Counters tend to be open and rounded, while straight stems are slightly wavering, and many terminals finish in sharp points or small flicks. Capitals are tall and narrow with simple, slightly eccentric proportions; the lowercase maintains a gentle, uneven rhythm with modest ascenders/descenders and a restrained x-height. Numerals echo the same light, sketch-like construction with airy bowls and fine endpoints.
Well-suited to short display settings such as headlines, quotes, and titling where its hand-rendered charm can be appreciated. It can also add character to packaging, greeting cards, invitations, and editorial pull quotes, especially in themes that lean whimsical, spooky, or folk-crafted.
The overall tone feels whimsical and lightly gothic—like ink drawn with a fine pen for a spellbook, indie zine, or story title. Its spiky tapers and uneven hand rhythm add personality and a hint of mischief, while the thin strokes keep it soft and unobtrusive rather than heavy or dramatic.
This design appears intended to capture the immediacy of quick pen lettering—lightweight strokes, tapered terminals, and slightly inconsistent shapes—while staying legible as an unconnected print. The emphasis is on personality and atmospheric texture rather than strict typographic regularity.
The face reads best when given room: generous tracking and larger sizes help preserve the fragile hairline strokes and the pointed terminals. In longer text, the intentionally irregular baseline and varied widths create a casual, handmade color that can become busy at small sizes.