Print Dalel 1 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, headlines, packaging, kids media, whimsical, spooky, playful, quirky, storybook, expressiveness, handmade feel, thematic mood, distinctive texture, brushy, spiky, calligraphic, tapered, lively.
A lively hand-drawn print with sharp, tapered stroke endings and frequent wedge-like terminals that create a slightly jagged silhouette. Curves are smooth but intentionally uneven, with gentle wobble and varied stroke pressure that suggests a quick brush or pointed pen. Uppercase forms are tall and narrow with simplified construction, while lowercase letters are compact with occasional exaggerated ascenders/descenders and idiosyncratic bowls. Counters tend to be small and the overall rhythm is irregular in a controlled way, producing an energetic texture in both single letters and continuous text.
This font works best at display sizes where its tapered terminals and hand-made texture remain crisp, such as posters, cover titles, event promos, and themed packaging. It can also suit short passages in children’s or storybook contexts, but the busy edge detail is most effective in headings, pull quotes, and logo-like wordmarks.
The pointed terminals and animated, slightly spooky irregularity give the font a mischievous, magical tone. It reads as friendly and expressive rather than formal, with a hint of Halloween or fantasy flavor that suits playful storytelling.
The design appears intended to deliver an expressive, hand-rendered look with a distinctive spiky-brush personality, prioritizing character and atmosphere over strict regularity. Its forms aim to feel drawn in one go, keeping the texture lively and slightly theatrical for themed display typography.
Distinctive spikes appear on many joins and stroke ends, creating a consistent “thorny” motif across the alphabet. The numerals follow the same hand-drawn logic, with simple shapes and brisk curves that match the letterforms’ lively movement.