Print Dabov 1 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, kids media, quirky, storybook, whimsical, hand-drawn, playful, handmade feel, playfulness, distinct character, informal warmth, wobbly, irregular, spiky, inky, expressive.
A hand-drawn print style with irregular stroke edges, subtle wobble, and a lively, uneven rhythm. Letterforms are generally upright with medium contrast and a slightly spiky, calligraphic feel where strokes taper into sharp terminals. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, with compact bowls, narrow counters, and a relatively small x-height that makes ascenders and descenders feel prominent. Several characters show distinctive, idiosyncratic construction (notably in diagonals and curved joins), reinforcing an intentionally informal, drawn-on-paper texture.
Best suited to display use where its personality is an asset: headlines, posters, playful branding, book or chapter titles, and packaging that benefits from a handmade touch. It can work for short passages in informal contexts, but the lively irregularity is most effective when used sparingly and at comfortable sizes.
The font conveys a whimsical, storybook tone—friendly and a bit mischievous, with a quirky personality that feels handmade rather than engineered. Its unevenness reads as expressive and human, suitable for lighthearted or fantastical themes rather than strict formality.
The design appears intended to emulate casual, hand-inked lettering with a controlled but imperfect finish—mixing simple printed structures with expressive terminals and uneven proportions to create charm and character.
In text, the irregular spacing and varied character widths create a bouncy cadence that attracts attention. The design includes a few dramatic shapes (especially in capitals and numerals) that can dominate at larger sizes, while smaller sizes may emphasize the roughness and tight interior spaces in some letters.