Print Dalod 8 is a light, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, posters, packaging, greeting cards, social graphics, playful, quirky, friendly, casual, handmade, handmade feel, approachability, informality, whimsy, human texture, organic, sketchy, wiry, bouncy, irregular.
A lively hand-drawn print face with thin-to-thicker stroke modulation and a slightly wiry, marker-like texture. Letterforms are mostly upright with subtly uneven baselines, varied stroke endings, and small asymmetries that keep the rhythm informal. Counters are open and rounded, curves are slightly angular in places, and terminals often taper or flick, giving the set a quick, drawn-by-hand presence. Proportions feel compact and tall, with simple, readable shapes and modest overshoots in round letters and figures.
Best suited to short-to-medium text where a friendly handwritten feel is desired, such as children’s materials, casual posters, craft or boutique packaging, greeting cards, and social media graphics. It can also work for headings, pull quotes, and captions when you want an informal voice and visible hand-made character.
The overall tone is relaxed and personable, with a whimsical, improvised energy that reads as approachable rather than polished. Its small quirks and inconsistencies suggest human warmth, making it feel conversational and lightly humorous.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, unconnected hand lettering with a clean, readable structure while preserving natural irregularities. It prioritizes warmth and personality over geometric precision, aiming for an easygoing, everyday note or sign look.
Uppercase forms tend to be simple and narrow with occasional stylized strokes, while lowercase keeps a single-storey, note-like simplicity. Numerals are similarly hand-formed, with round figures and occasional hooked or tapered terminals that match the letter rhythm.