Print Dalan 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, invitations, craft branding, whimsical, playful, storybook, handmade, casual, handmade charm, friendly tone, expressive display, casual readability, playful voice, brushy, tapered, calligraphic, lively, irregular.
This font has a hand-drawn print structure with lively, slightly uneven strokes and gently tapered terminals that suggest a brush or pen. Letterforms are tall and compact, with a narrow footprint and a rhythmic, slightly bouncy baseline feel. Curves are soft and somewhat asymmetrical, and straight strokes often lean into subtle flare and taper rather than rigid geometry. Capitals are expressive and simplified, while lowercase forms keep a modest x-height and open counters, preserving legibility despite the informal construction.
It works well for display and short-to-medium text where a casual, illustrative feel is desired—such as children’s publishing, playful posters, gift and craft packaging, café menus, and informal invitations. It can also add personality to headers and pull quotes when paired with a simpler text face for body copy.
The overall tone feels friendly and storybook-like, with an approachable handmade charm. Its irregularities read as intentional and human, giving text a warm, personal voice rather than a polished corporate one. The narrow, tall forms add a hint of quirkiness that can feel theatrical or playful depending on setting.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of handwritten print with a brushy, calligraphic inflection—prioritizing warmth, character, and an organic reading rhythm over strict typographic uniformity.
The numerals follow the same hand-rendered logic, with smooth curves and tapered strokes, making them visually consistent with the alphabet. Spacing appears slightly variable, reinforcing the drawn quality and creating an animated texture in longer lines of text.