Print Dakey 5 is a light, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, greeting cards, playful, quirky, handmade, casual, storybook, handmade charm, informal voice, playful display, human texture, brushy, organic, bouncy, irregular, spiky.
A lively hand-drawn print with brush-like strokes and clearly visible tapering at terminals. Letterforms show irregular stroke weight and slightly uneven contours, suggesting quick marker or brush pen movement rather than constructed geometry. Proportions are inconsistent by design, with narrow internal spaces and variable letter widths, while rounded characters sit alongside sharper, wedge-like joins and occasional hooky endings. Spacing and rhythm feel loose and bouncy, with a modest baseline wobble and simplified, open forms that favor personality over strict regularity.
Best suited for display settings where an informal, handcrafted voice is desirable—such as headlines, short blurbs, posters, playful packaging, and greeting-card style messaging. It can also work well for children’s or hobby-oriented materials where a casual, doodled texture adds warmth and approachability.
The font reads informal and mischievous, with a handmade spontaneity that feels friendly and slightly eccentric. Its energetic stroke flicks and uneven shapes give it a crafty, doodled tone suited to lighthearted communication rather than formal typography.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, expressive hand lettering with visible brush dynamics and deliberate irregularity. It prioritizes character and a spontaneous rhythm to create an approachable, playful display texture.
Uppercase forms tend to be tall and lean with pointed or flared ends, while lowercase forms keep a compact, handwritten feel with simple bowls and occasional angular turns. Numerals follow the same sketchy rhythm, with distinctive curved entries and exits that reinforce the drawn character.