Print Dakam 3 is a light, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, greeting cards, children’s books, playful, folksy, handmade, storybook, casual, handmade feel, casual voice, expressive display, friendly tone, brushy, calligraphic, lively, irregular, textured.
This typeface has a hand-drawn, brush-pen look with noticeably irregular stroke edges and a lively, right-leaning rhythm. Strokes show strong modulation, with tapered entries and exits and occasional wedge-like terminals that resemble quick pen lifts. Letterforms are loosely constructed and slightly variable in width and spacing, creating an organic texture across words while maintaining clear silhouettes. Counters are open and round, and the baseline feel is subtly uneven in a natural, handwritten way.
It works well for short to medium-length text where an informal, handcrafted voice is desired—such as headlines, product packaging, invitations, greeting cards, and playful editorial callouts. It can also suit children’s or storybook-style titling when set with comfortable tracking and line spacing to keep the texture from feeling dense.
The overall tone is informal and personable, with a playful, slightly whimsical character that feels handmade rather than engineered. It suggests friendly narration, craft aesthetics, and lighthearted messaging, with enough energy and motion to feel expressive without becoming chaotic.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident hand lettering made with a flexible pen or small brush, prioritizing personality and movement over strict geometric consistency. Its controlled irregularities aim to deliver an approachable, human voice suitable for casual display typography.
Uppercase forms read as simple, drawn capitals rather than formal inscriptional shapes, and the figures follow the same brushy modulation as the letters. In running text, the uneven stroke texture becomes a defining feature, so generous sizing and breathing room help preserve clarity.