Print Dabab 1 is a very light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, invitations, greeting cards, packaging, airy, delicate, friendly, casual, hand-drawn, hand-printed feel, light elegance, friendly display, personal tone, monoline, spindly, open counters, soft curves, tall ascenders.
A very thin, monoline hand-drawn style with a lightly uneven stroke and gentle, rounded terminals. Letterforms are generally narrow with open counters and a calm, upright stance, mixing straight strokes and soft curves. Capitals are simple and clean, while lowercase includes a few more playful shapes (notably a looped, single-storey g and a narrow, lightly hooked j), giving the set a human, sketch-like rhythm. Numerals are slender and minimally constructed, keeping the overall texture light and spacious on the line.
Best suited to display settings where its delicate line can be appreciated—headlines, short paragraphs, invitations, greeting cards, packaging callouts, and light branding accents. It works well when paired with a sturdier companion for body copy and when used with generous spacing to preserve its airy texture.
The font reads as informal and approachable, with a quiet, personal tone—more like neat pen lettering than a polished text face. Its thin strokes and restrained quirks create an airy, gentle feel that suits understated, friendly messaging.
The design appears intended to mimic tidy, hand-printed lettering with a refined, minimalist touch—prioritizing warmth and simplicity over strict geometric consistency. Its narrow proportions and very thin stroke aim to deliver a light, elegant presence for casual display typography.
Spacing and widths feel slightly irregular in a natural way, reinforcing the handwritten impression without becoming messy. The thin joins and open shapes maintain clarity at larger sizes, while the overall color on the page remains very light.