Print Daguz 9 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, posters, headlines, packaging, branding, whimsical, storybook, playful, folksy, handmade, handmade charm, expressive display, storybook tone, themed branding, brushy, calligraphic, spiky serifs, inked, irregular rhythm.
A lively hand-drawn print style with a narrow overall footprint and a slightly uneven rhythm. Strokes show pronounced contrast with tapered entrances and exits, creating brush- or pen-like modulation and occasional sharp, spur-like terminals. Letterforms mix soft bowls with angular cuts, and many capitals carry subtle flares or wedge-like ends that read as informal serifs. Curves are slightly asymmetric and counters vary in openness, reinforcing an organic, drawn-on-paper feel while staying legible in text.
This font suits display work where personality matters: book and chapter titles, posters, game or event graphics, packaging, and brand marks that want a handmade voice. It can also work for short text blocks in invitations or themed collateral, especially at sizes where the stroke modulation and terminals remain clear.
The tone is playful and slightly dramatic, evoking storybook titles, fantasy ephemera, and handcrafted signage. Its spiky terminals and inky modulation add a hint of mischief and theatricality, while the overall simplicity keeps it friendly rather than gothic.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of hand-rendered lettering while maintaining a consistent, repeatable alphabet. By combining strong stroke contrast with irregular, tapered terminals and compact proportions, it aims to deliver expressive impact in display settings without losing readability.
The spacing appears moderately tight and the varying character widths create a bouncy texture across lines. Numerals and punctuation follow the same tapered, inked logic, keeping the set visually cohesive for display lines and short passages.