Print Dalev 5 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, headlines, greeting cards, whimsical, storybook, folkloric, playful, rustic, handmade feel, narrative tone, decorative text, friendly branding, brushed, organic, lively, calligraphic, inked.
This font presents a hand-drawn, brush-and-ink look with high-contrast strokes that swell and taper through curves and terminals. Letterforms are upright but intentionally irregular, with variable character widths, asymmetrical bowls, and subtly uneven stroke edges that suggest manual rendering. Counters are often rounded and slightly off-center, and many terminals finish in soft hooks or pointed wedges, giving the shapes a lively rhythm. Overall spacing feels open and readable, while the outlines retain a crafted, slightly wobbly quality rather than strict geometric consistency.
It works well for short-to-medium text where personality is desired, such as children’s materials, invitations, labels, and themed packaging. The strong contrast and animated silhouettes make it particularly effective for headlines, pull quotes, and poster copy, while remaining legible enough for brief paragraphs in friendly editorial contexts.
The tone is expressive and charming, evoking a storybook or folk-art sensibility rather than a polished corporate voice. Its lively stroke modulation and quirky details create a friendly, slightly mischievous character that feels human and warm. The overall effect is decorative without becoming overly ornate, leaning toward playful personality and handmade authenticity.
The design appears intended to capture the spontaneity of hand lettering while maintaining a consistent typographic system for alphabetic and numeric use. Its goal seems to be adding warmth and narrative flair—through brush-like contrast, organic irregularities, and playful terminals—without sacrificing overall readability.
Uppercase forms appear more sculpted and display-like, while the lowercase introduces more idiosyncratic gestures (notably in letters with descenders and looped forms), reinforcing an informal, handwritten rhythm. Numerals follow the same inked contrast and soft terminal treatment, keeping the set visually cohesive in mixed text.