Print Darel 6 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: titles, posters, book covers, packaging, greeting cards, playful, quirky, storybook, spooky, rustic, handmade texture, expressive display, narrative tone, seasonal flavor, rough-edged, brushy, uneven, angular, organic.
This font has a hand-drawn, brush-pen character with slightly irregular outlines and a lively, uneven rhythm. Strokes show tapered terminals and occasional ink-like swell, with angular joins and subtle wobble that keeps the texture human and unpolished. Letterforms are compact and somewhat condensed, mixing pointed, calligraphic gestures with simplified printed structures; counters are open and shapes remain readable despite the rough edge. Spacing and widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, reinforcing the handmade cadence in words and lines.
Best used for short display text where its handmade texture can be appreciated—titles, headings, pull quotes, and brand marks with an artisanal feel. It suits posters, book covers, packaging, and greeting cards, particularly for whimsical, rustic, or Halloween-adjacent themes. For longer passages, it works most comfortably at larger sizes with generous line spacing.
The overall tone feels playful and mischievous, like handwritten titling for folklore, fantasy, or seasonal themes. Its scratchy brush texture and sharp tips can also read slightly eerie, lending a light “witchy” or haunted-story energy without becoming heavy or distressed.
The design appears intended to capture an informal, hand-rendered print style with brush-like modulation and deliberately imperfect contours. It prioritizes personality and narrative flavor over strict uniformity, aiming for a crafted, illustrative voice in display typography.
Capitals are especially expressive, with more dramatic entry/exit strokes and a slightly medieval-leaning silhouette, while lowercase stays simpler and more note-like. Numerals keep the same brushy construction and irregular terminals, making them best suited to display contexts rather than data-dense settings.