Print Daguz 16 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, headlines, packaging, signage, playful, folkloric, rustic, whimsical, storybook, handmade feel, expressive display, artisanal tone, friendly voice, decorative texturing, brushlike, flared, chiseled, calligraphic, irregular.
A lively hand-drawn serif with brushlike, slightly chiseled strokes and tapered terminals. Letterforms show subtle irregularities in curvature and stroke endings, with flared serif cues and occasional wedge-like joins that give a carved/inked feel. Counters are generally open and rounded, while strokes vary gently in thickness, creating a rhythmic texture that looks deliberately human rather than mechanically uniform. Spacing and widths feel natural and slightly uneven, reinforcing the informal, handmade construction.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, book covers, product packaging, and signage where a handcrafted, expressive texture is desirable. It can work for short paragraphs in larger sizes when a warm, informal voice is needed, but its irregular details are most effective in titles, quotes, and branding accents.
The overall tone is playful and storybook-like, with a folksy charm that suggests handmade signage, classic children’s titles, or casual display lettering. Its animated stroke endings and soft, rounded shapes keep it friendly, while the serifed, calligraphic hints add a touch of old-world character.
The design appears intended to emulate hand-rendered print lettering with subtle calligraphic influence—prioritizing personality, warmth, and an artisanal finish over strict geometric consistency. Its controlled contrast and flared terminals aim to provide a decorative, readable texture for expressive display typography.
Uppercase forms read strong and decorative, while lowercase letters lean more cursive-influenced without fully connecting, producing a mixed, characterful cadence in text. Numerals share the same flared, hand-rendered treatment, helping headlines and short lines maintain consistent personality across letters and figures.