Print Dabiv 1 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, social media, stickers, playful, energetic, casual, handmade, youthful, expressiveness, approachability, impact, informality, handmade charm, brushy, chunky, marker-like, irregular, expressive.
A lively handwritten print with thick, brushy strokes and slightly uneven edges that preserve a drawn-by-hand feel. Letterforms are compact and tall, with simplified construction and occasional wedge-like terminals that suggest a quick marker or brush pass. Curves are rounded but not polished, and stroke joins vary subtly from glyph to glyph, creating an organic rhythm. Counters stay fairly open for a bold handwritten style, while diagonals and cross-strokes show small shifts in angle and length that add character.
Best suited for short to medium-length display text where a handmade, energetic voice is desired—posters, covers, packaging callouts, labels, and social graphics. It can also work for casual signage or playful branding accents, especially when paired with a cleaner supporting text face for body copy.
The overall tone is informal and upbeat, with a spontaneous, sketchbook energy. Its bouncy rhythm and assertive black color read as friendly and attention-grabbing rather than refined or formal. The texture feels approachable and youthful, well suited to casual messaging and expressive display use.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of hand-drawn lettering—bold, quick, and expressive—while remaining legible in punchy headline settings. It prioritizes personality and rhythm over precision, delivering a friendly, informal look that stands out in attention-oriented layouts.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent hand and weight, with deliberately imperfect repetition that keeps text from feeling mechanical. Numerals follow the same chunky, drawn style and maintain strong presence at display sizes. In longer lines, the bold strokes create a dense texture, so generous spacing and moderate line lengths help maintain clarity.