Print Dadan 5 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, greeting cards, playful, whimsical, handmade, friendly, casual, handmade feel, casual voice, expressive display, friendly tone, brushy, tapered, spiky, quirky, rounded.
A lively handwritten print with brush-like, tapered strokes and frequent pointed terminals. Letterforms mix rounded bowls with sharp joins, creating an irregular, hand-drawn rhythm and subtly uneven proportions across glyphs. Curves are smooth but not geometric, and many strokes show a calligraphic wedge effect where entry/exit points narrow to fine tips. Spacing feels open and conversational, with a slightly bouncy baseline impression in text settings.
Well-suited for short headlines, posters, and display text where a friendly handcrafted voice is desired. It can work nicely for packaging, book covers, greeting cards, and casual branding that benefits from an informal, personal tone. For longer passages, it performs best with generous size and leading to preserve clarity around the sharper joins and tapered terminals.
The overall tone is cheerful and informal, with a whimsical, slightly mischievous personality. Its spiky terminals and energetic stroke motion give it a crafty, handmade feel that reads as personable rather than polished or corporate.
Likely designed to emulate quick brush lettering in a clean, unconnected print style, balancing legibility with expressive, tapered stroke endings. The intent appears to be a versatile, approachable display hand that adds character without relying on heavy ornamentation.
Uppercase shapes lean toward simplified, sign-like constructions, while the lowercase introduces more distinct quirks and asymmetry. Numerals follow the same tapered, brushed logic, keeping a consistent texture when mixed into copy. The pointed joins and occasional narrow counters can add sparkle in headlines but may feel busy at very small sizes.