Print Darot 1 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, book covers, packaging, kids content, playful, hand-drawn, quirky, storybook, casual, handcrafted feel, expressive display, informal tone, whimsical branding, brushy, angular, tapered, spiky, wobbly.
A hand-drawn print face with brush-like strokes, tapered terminals, and occasional sharp, spur-like corners that give the outlines a slightly jagged silhouette. Strokes show subtle modulation and uneven pressure, with gentle wobble in curves and inconsistent widths that reinforce the drawn-by-hand rhythm. Proportions are compact and fairly narrow overall, with a low x-height and tall, slightly irregular ascenders/descenders; counters tend to be open and rounded, while diagonals and joins often end in pointed flicks.
Best suited to short display text where its irregular stroke endings and hand-drawn texture can be appreciated—posters, headings, book covers, packaging, labels, and playful branding. It can also work for pull quotes or section titles in casual editorial layouts, but the lively outlines are less ideal for long passages at small sizes.
The tone is playful and a bit mischievous, with a storybook or crafty feel rather than polished formality. Its lively edges and varied stroke endings suggest spontaneity and personality, evoking handmade signage, children’s materials, or light fantasy themes.
The design appears intended to emulate quick brush lettering in an unconnected print style, prioritizing character and energy over strict consistency. It aims to deliver an approachable, handcrafted look that stands out in titles and themed graphics without feeling overly formal.
Uppercase forms read bold and poster-friendly, while lowercase keeps a relaxed, informal cadence; the numeral set matches the same brushy, tapered logic for consistent texture. The overall color on the page is moderately dark with a textured edge quality, making it feel expressive at display sizes.