Print Dakas 3 is a light, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, headlines, posters, packaging, titles, whimsical, storybook, hand-drawn, quirky, folkloric, expressive lettering, narrative tone, decorative display, handmade texture, calligraphic, flared, tapered, inked, spiky.
This typeface has a hand-drawn, calligraphic construction with pronounced stroke modulation and frequent tapered terminals. Letterforms mix soft curves with occasional sharp, blade-like joins, creating a lively rhythm and slightly irregular texture across words. Serifs are not systematic; instead, many strokes end in subtle flares, hooks, or teardrop-like finishing marks that read as pen-made. Proportions are compact and somewhat condensed, with varied character widths and a gently uneven baseline feel that reinforces the drawn quality.
It suits display roles where character is more important than neutrality, such as book covers, chapter titles, posters, game or film titling, and themed packaging. It can also work for short bursts of text (taglines, pull quotes) when paired with a calmer companion for body copy.
The overall tone is playful and slightly mischievous, with a storybook or folktale sensibility. Its spiky flourishes and inky terminals give it a dramatic, magical flavor without feeling formally classical. The texture suggests personality and motion, like quick, confident lettering rather than engineered typography.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of pen lettering in a repeatable font, emphasizing expressive terminals, dynamic contrast, and a slightly irregular rhythm. It prioritizes charm and narrative tone over strict geometric consistency, aiming to feel human and illustrative in use.
Uppercase forms are relatively decorative and expressive, while lowercase remains readable but retains the same tapered, inked endings. Numerals follow the same hand-rendered logic, with distinctive curves and occasional angular cuts that help them stand out in display settings.