Print Dakaw 9 is a light, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book titles, posters, packaging, invitations, editorial accents, storybook, hand-drawn, whimsical, old-world, lively, handmade feel, decorative readability, thematic voice, calligraphic echo, calligraphic, spiky, flared, angular, expressive.
A lively hand-drawn print with slender, tapered strokes and sharply pointed terminals. Letterforms show an inked, calligraphic logic—thin hairlines, occasional wedge-like joins, and subtle swelling through curves—while remaining unconnected and largely monoline in rhythm. Proportions are compact and slightly condensed, with small counters and an irregular, human cadence; rounded letters feel open and airy, while diagonals and serifs lean toward crisp, blade-like finishes. Numerals follow the same drawn character, with elegant curves and occasional dramatic entry/exit strokes.
Best suited to display and short-to-medium passages where personality is desired—book covers, chapter heads, posters, packaging, invitations, and themed branding. It can also work for pull quotes or introductory text, especially when paired with a calmer companion face for body copy.
The overall tone is whimsical and storybook-like, with a slightly medieval or fantasy flavor created by sharp terminals and calligraphic contrast. It feels personal and crafted rather than mechanical, balancing readability with a playful, expressive edge.
The design appears intended to emulate neat, drawn lettering with a calligraphic sensibility—combining pointed, flared terminals and subtle stroke modulation to deliver an illustrative, characterful voice that remains legible in text settings.
Uppercase forms are more formal and emblematic, while lowercase adds more idiosyncrasy in bowls, descenders, and terminals, producing a pleasant mix of refinement and quirk. The ampersand and curved letters contribute extra flourish, which becomes especially noticeable in longer lines of text.