Print Dakaw 15 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book covers, posters, packaging, quotes, playful, storybook, whimsical, folksy, quirky, expressiveness, handmade feel, casual display, characterful branding, brushed, calligraphic, spiky, lively, organic.
This typeface uses lightly brushed, hand-drawn strokes with a consistent rightward slant and modest thick–thin modulation. Letterforms are narrow overall, with tall ascenders/descenders and a compact lowercase body, creating a vertical, slightly condensed rhythm. Strokes often end in sharp, tapered points or small hooked terminals, and counters are generally small and irregular, reinforcing the handmade texture. Spacing and widths vary from glyph to glyph, producing a lively, uneven cadence that still reads clearly at display sizes.
It performs best in short to medium-length display text where its hand-rendered texture can be appreciated: headlines, poster titling, book or chapter titles, packaging accents, and pull quotes. For longer passages, larger sizes and generous line spacing help maintain clarity and keep the lively irregularities from feeling busy.
The tone feels informal and animated, with a whimsical, storybook character that suggests quick brush lettering or pen-and-ink notes. Its pointed terminals and bouncy proportions add a slightly dramatic, mischievous edge without becoming aggressive, keeping the overall mood friendly and expressive.
The design appears intended to capture an informal brush/pen handwriting feel with a controlled slant and decorative, tapered terminals, balancing legibility with personality. Its narrow, tall proportions and varied letter widths suggest a focus on expressive titling and characterful branding rather than neutral text setting.
Capitals tend to feel taller and more calligraphic, while lowercase letters are simpler and more note-like, creating an engaging mixed-case color. Numerals follow the same slanted, tapered construction and look best when treated as part of a display palette rather than strict tabular figures.