Print Dakas 1 is a light, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, packaging, invitations, branding, playful, whimsical, storybook, hand-drawn, quirky, handcrafted feel, expressive display, casual warmth, playful voice, brushed, tapered, flared, calligraphic, lively.
A hand-drawn print style with brush-like strokes and pronounced tapering, moving between hairline entry/exit strokes and fuller bowls. Letterforms lean mostly upright and show a variable, organic rhythm with slightly irregular curves and spacing that feels intentionally informal. Terminals are often flicked or softly flared, and many shapes favor rounded, open counters with occasional sharp, pen-lift joins that reinforce the drawn-by-hand construction. Numerals echo the same contrast and tapered strokes, keeping a consistent, lively texture across the set.
This font suits display-forward work where personality matters: posters, book covers, packaging, and event materials. It also works well for branding accents, pull quotes, and short paragraphs in playful contexts where a handcrafted feel is desirable.
The tone is friendly and characterful, with a storybook charm and a lightly mischievous, handcrafted energy. Its unevenness reads as human and approachable rather than precise, lending a casual, expressive voice to headlines and short passages.
The design appears intended to mimic quick brush or pen lettering in an unconnected print style, balancing readability with expressive stroke contrast and lively, human irregularity. It aims to provide a distinctive, informal voice that feels made by hand rather than mechanically constructed.
Uppercase forms mix classical silhouettes with playful stroke modulation, while the lowercase keeps a simple printed structure but varies stroke endings and curvature for spontaneity. The overall color on the page is airy despite the darker thick strokes, thanks to frequent hairline transitions and open interior space.