Print Dabab 17 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, greeting cards, posters, editorial, playful, quirky, storybook, friendly, handmade, human warmth, informal tone, handmade charm, easy readability, sketchy, airy, delicate, casual, whimsical.
This typeface has a hand-drawn, print-like construction with unconnected letters and a lightly irregular stroke. Stems and curves show subtle wobble and tapering, giving a natural marker/pen feel rather than geometric precision. Proportions are compact and slightly condensed, with small lowercase bodies and relatively tall ascenders, while round forms stay open and clean. Terminals are often softly flared or slightly hooked, and counters remain generous enough to keep the texture readable at text sizes despite the informal irregularity.
It works well for short-to-medium text where a human, informal tone is desirable—such as children’s publishing, craft and boutique packaging, invitations, greeting cards, and light editorial sidebars. It can also serve as a distinctive display face for posters or headings when a playful handwritten texture is needed without using connected script.
The overall tone is casual and personable, with a whimsical, storybook flavor. Its gentle unevenness and soft endings create a friendly, conversational voice that feels crafted and approachable rather than formal or corporate.
The design appears intended to emulate neat hand printing with controlled irregularity—maintaining legibility while preserving the warmth and spontaneity of drawn lettering. Its proportions and gentle quirks suggest a focus on charm and approachability over strict typographic uniformity.
Capitals are simple and legible with modest character (notably rounded bowls and occasional hooked terminals), while the lowercase carries most of the personality through uneven rhythm and varied stroke endings. Numerals follow the same hand-drawn logic, staying clear and straightforward with light, open shapes.