Print Dabab 21 is a very light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, labels, posters, invites, captions, airy, friendly, casual, delicate, modern, handwritten clarity, light elegance, approachable branding, everyday notes, monoline, rounded, open forms, humanist, tall x-height.
A very slender, monoline handwritten print with clean, open counters and softly rounded turns. Strokes are consistently light with gentle modulation at curves, giving the shapes a delicate, pen-drawn feel rather than a constructed geometric one. Proportions are tall and compact, with narrow letterforms, simple terminals, and straightforward, unconnected lowercase. The overall rhythm is even and legible, with a restrained, tidy irregularity that keeps it human.
This style suits short to medium-length text where a gentle handwritten tone is desired—packaging, labeling, menus, invitations, and casual editorial callouts. It also works well for airy headlines and display lines, especially when paired with a sturdier companion for body copy.
The font feels light, approachable, and quietly playful, like neat handwriting used for labels or quick notes. Its thin strokes and open shapes keep it calm and contemporary, while subtle quirks in curves and joins add warmth and informality.
The design appears intended to capture neat, everyday printed handwriting in a refined, contemporary way—lightweight, readable, and friendly—while staying uncluttered for practical use in branding and small-format applications.
Uppercase forms read cleanly with minimal ornament, while lowercase stays simple and schoolbook-like, supporting easy scanning in mixed-case text. Numerals are similarly thin and clear, matching the understated, handwritten tone.