Print Dalod 9 is a light, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, posters, packaging, invitations, headlines, whimsical, storybook, playful, organic, folkloric, handmade feel, expressive display, narrative tone, decorative caps, brushy, calligraphic, spiky, tapered, irregular.
A hand-drawn print style with lively, tapering strokes that swing between hairline thins and fuller, brush-like swells. Letterforms are mostly upright with narrow, variable widths and slightly uneven proportions that keep the rhythm informal rather than mechanical. Terminals often finish in pointed, wedge-like flicks, and curves show subtle wobble and texture consistent with a pen or brush. Counters are open and legibility remains solid in continuous text, though the irregular stroke modulation gives it a distinctly handmade surface.
Best suited to short-to-medium display text where its stroke contrast and tapering terminals can be appreciated—such as book covers, posters, labels, invitations, and themed packaging. It can work for brief editorial callouts or pull quotes, but the textured, irregular rhythm is more effective in headlines than in dense body copy.
The overall tone feels whimsical and narrative, evoking handwritten headings in fantasy, folklore, or children’s materials. Its sharp flicks and energetic curves add a hint of mischief, while the consistent upright stance keeps it readable and friendly rather than chaotic.
The design appears intended to emulate informal hand lettering with a brush/pen feel, combining readable print structures with expressive stroke modulation and pointed terminals. It aims to add personality and a crafted, story-driven atmosphere without fully connecting into cursive.
Capitals have a decorative, slightly medieval-leaning flavor through their tapered spurs and asymmetric curves, while lowercase maintains a simpler handwritten print construction. Numerals follow the same tapered, brushed logic, with distinctive angled strokes that help them stand out in display settings. Spacing appears naturally uneven in a way that supports the handmade character, especially at larger sizes.