Print Dadut 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, game ui, playful, storybook, quirky, whimsical, handmade, handmade charm, thematic display, expressive lettering, dramatic tone, angular, calligraphic, tapered, spiky, bouncy.
This font uses brisk, handwritten print forms with sharply tapered stroke endings and noticeable thick–thin modulation. Letter shapes are narrow and slightly irregular, with a lively rhythm created by flicked terminals, pointed joins, and occasional swelling bowls. Curves tend to be pinched into teardrop-like counters, while straight strokes often finish in wedge tips, giving the design a cut-pen or brush-pen feel. Spacing and proportions vary from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an informal, drawn character while remaining legible at display sizes.
Best suited for short-to-medium display text such as titles, chapter heads, posters, labels, and packaging that benefit from a handcrafted, characterful voice. It also works well for themed materials—fantasy, magical, or playful editorial—where distinctive silhouettes are more important than strict typographic neutrality.
The overall tone feels playful and slightly mischievous, like hand-lettering for fantasy notes, riddles, or a lighthearted gothic tale. Its spiky tapers and animated contours add drama without becoming heavy or oppressive, balancing charm with a hint of theatricality.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident hand lettering with a pointed tool, combining calligraphic contrast with informal print construction. Its narrow forms and animated terminals suggest an emphasis on personality and mood in display settings rather than long-form reading.
Capitals have strong presence with distinctive, stylized silhouettes, while lowercase maintains a compact, energetic texture. Numerals match the same tapered construction and look best when treated as part of a display system rather than for dense tabular data.