Print Darel 3 is a light, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: horror titles, halloween promos, fantasy packaging, game ui, poster headlines, spooky, witchy, gothic, storybook, hand-inked, horror mood, handmade texture, dramatic display, fantasy tone, spiky, scratchy, tapered, ragged, angular.
A jagged, hand-drawn print with thin hairlines and abrupt thickened strokes that create a carved, inked look. Forms are generally narrow and upright, with sharp terminals, occasional hooked or spear-like ends, and slightly irregular curves that keep the rhythm lively. Stroke edges feel rough and variable, as if made with a dry brush or pointed pen, and counters are often asymmetric, reinforcing the handmade texture. Spacing and letter widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, giving words an animated, uneven cadence.
Best suited to short display settings where texture and mood are the priority—such as posters, book or zine covers, game titles, event flyers, and themed packaging. It can work for pull quotes or short subheads when set with generous tracking and ample size to preserve the delicate hairlines and irregular details.
The overall tone is eerie and theatrical, suggesting Halloween, dark fantasy, and spooky storybook titles. Its scratchy, ink-worn texture reads as mystical and ominous rather than polished or corporate, with a playful menace that suits dramatic headlines.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, expressive hand-lettering with a pointed tool, prioritizing atmosphere and character over strict regularity. Its sharp terminals, uneven stroke buildup, and variable widths are geared toward creating a dark, spellbook-like voice that feels handcrafted and slightly unruly.
Several glyphs emphasize expressive terminals and thorny silhouettes, which adds personality but can reduce clarity at small sizes. Numerals follow the same hand-inked logic, with slender bodies and occasional flared or hooked finishes that keep them visually consistent with the letters.