Print Daruk 1 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, fantasy titles, posters, packaging, branding, storybook, medieval, whimsical, hand-drawn, rustic, hand-lettered feel, period mood, expressive display, textured warmth, calligraphic, angular, tapered, chiseled, spiky.
This font has a hand-drawn, pen-and-ink look with medium contrast and slightly irregular stroke endings. Forms are generally upright and on the narrow side, with a lively rhythm created by tapered joins, pointed terminals, and occasional wedge-like serifs. Curves are somewhat faceted rather than perfectly round, and many strokes show subtle swelling and narrowing that suggests a brisk, confident hand. Spacing and widths vary from glyph to glyph, contributing to an organic texture in words and lines.
It works best for display settings such as book covers, fantasy or folklore titles, posters, and themed branding where a handcrafted, historical mood is desired. It can also suit short bursts of text like pull quotes or packaging copy when you want texture and personality more than neutral readability.
The overall tone feels storybook and old-world, with a playful medieval flavor. Its sharp terminals and uneven, inked edges add a spirited, slightly dramatic character that reads as handcrafted rather than polished or mechanical.
The design appears intended to mimic informal hand lettering with a lightly calligraphic, medieval-leaning construction. Its controlled irregularity and pointed detailing aim to deliver character and atmosphere while staying legible in headline and short-text use.
Uppercase letters tend to have more pronounced spurs and decorative hooks, while lowercase remains compact and readable with distinctive, slightly quirky silhouettes. Numerals match the same hand-cut feel, with angled tops and lively curves that keep the set cohesive.