Print Dabuw 4 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, greeting cards, playful, folkloric, quirky, storybook, handmade, handmade feel, expressive display, casual charm, storybook tone, brushed, pointed terminals, teardrop joins, tapered strokes, irregular rhythm.
This font uses brushed, calligraphic strokes with tapered ends and a slightly uneven, hand-drawn rhythm. Forms are generally upright with compact proportions, but widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, adding a lively texture. Many strokes swell toward the middle and pinch to sharp, pointed terminals, with occasional teardrop-like joins and small wedge details. Counters are open and somewhat irregular, and curves are drawn with a loose, gestural quality rather than geometric precision.
It performs best in short display settings such as headlines, posters, packaging, and book or game titles where its brush texture can be appreciated. It can also work for greeting cards or craft-themed branding, especially when paired with a simpler text face for longer copy.
The overall tone is playful and folkloric, with a storybook feel that reads as handmade and expressive rather than formal. Its spiky terminals and bouncy spacing give it a quirky, slightly mischievous personality while still staying readable at display sizes.
The design appears intended to mimic quick brush lettering with controlled contrast and expressive terminals, delivering a handcrafted look that feels personable and energetic. The slightly irregular widths and gestural curves suggest an aim toward character and charm over strict typographic uniformity.
Uppercase characters tend to feel more angular and emblem-like, while lowercase shapes are rounder and more casual, creating a pleasant mixed-case contrast in running text. Numerals follow the same brush logic, with distinctive tapered strokes that keep the set cohesive.