Print Dilab 13 is a very light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, invitations, posters, headlines, whimsical, storybook, hand-drawn, friendly, quirky, handmade feel, playfulness, casual readability, human warmth, monoline, organic, irregular, sketchy, airy.
This font has a lightly drawn, monoline handwritten construction with gently irregular strokes and subtly uneven curves that preserve a natural pen-and-ink feel. Letterforms are mostly upright with narrow-to-moderate proportions, and the rhythm is intentionally inconsistent, with small variations in stroke endings, curve tension, and join behavior. Terminals often taper or flick slightly, and counters are open and soft, giving the alphabet a breathable, informal texture. Numerals and capitals follow the same hand-rendered logic, with simple shapes and mild wobble that reads as deliberately human rather than geometric.
It works well for short-to-medium display text where a hand-drawn personality is desired—children’s titles, playful posters, greeting cards, invitations, labels, and craft-themed packaging. In paragraphs it can remain readable at moderate sizes, but it is best used where its organic irregularity is a feature rather than where strict typographic uniformity is required.
The overall tone is playful and storybook-like, suggesting casual narration, handmade notes, and lighthearted charm. Its slight wobble and quirky details add personality without becoming chaotic, creating an approachable, crafty voice that feels warm and informal.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, lightly inked handwriting for a friendly print voice—natural, slightly imperfect, and expressive—suited to cheerful branding and informal editorial applications.
Ascenders and descenders are relatively prominent compared to the lowercase body, and some characters show distinctive, idiosyncratic silhouettes (notably in curved letters and diagonals) that enhance the handmade identity. Spacing appears comfortably loose in text, supporting an airy color while keeping forms recognizable.