Print Dabas 5 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s, packaging, posters, social graphics, craft branding, friendly, playful, casual, approachable, whimsical, human touch, approachability, informality, everyday lettering, playful tone, monoline, rounded, open counters, soft terminals, hand-drawn.
A hand-drawn print face with monoline strokes, gently irregular curves, and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms show subtle wobble and inconsistent widths that mimic marker or pen lettering, while remaining clear and evenly spaced. Counters are generally open, bowls are round, and diagonals (like V, W, X) have slightly uneven joins that reinforce the handmade rhythm. The numerals follow the same relaxed construction, with simple forms and mild idiosyncrasies in curves and hooks.
Works well for short to medium lengths of text where a friendly, handmade voice is desired—such as children’s materials, casual packaging, café or craft branding, invitations, and upbeat posters. It also suits digital graphics and headings where the informal texture can add warmth without sacrificing basic legibility.
The overall tone is warm and informal, with a lighthearted, personable feel. Its slightly bouncy rhythm and imperfect geometry read as conversational and human, suited to designs that want to feel unpolished in a charming way rather than strictly mechanical.
Likely designed to provide an easygoing, hand-lettered alternative to neutral sans type, delivering a consistent handmade texture for everyday messaging. The emphasis appears to be on approachability and readability rather than calligraphic flourish or strict geometric precision.
Capitals are simple and legible with modest variation in stroke placement and curvature; the lowercase maintains a consistent, readable silhouette without connecting strokes. Round letters (C, O, e, g) emphasize the font’s soft character, while straighter letters (E, F, T, I) keep the texture from becoming overly decorative.