Print Dakaw 12 is a light, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: titles, posters, book covers, packaging, invitations, storybook, whimsical, rustic, folksy, quirky, handmade warmth, decorative edge, old-world flavor, playful display, calligraphic, spiky, flared, pointed, inky.
A lively handwritten print with sharp, tapering strokes and pronounced thick–thin transitions that mimic a flexible pen or brush. Letterforms are narrow with irregular, hand-drawn rhythm and variable character widths, while terminals frequently flick into small wedges, hooks, or blade-like points. Curves are slightly angular and uneven in a deliberate way, and many capitals show decorative swashes and asymmetric joins. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, with open counters and tapered ends that keep the texture light and airy.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings where its hand-drawn personality can lead the design—titles, chapter heads, posters, packaging labels, and themed invitations. It also works well for playful editorial pull quotes or branding that wants a crafted, storybook tone, while extended small-size body text may feel busy due to the sharp terminals and strong stroke contrast.
The overall tone is playful and slightly archaic, combining a storybook charm with a hint of gothic or medieval flair. Its spiky terminals and bouncy spacing create an expressive, handmade voice that feels informal, characterful, and a bit mischievous rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to evoke a hand-rendered, calligraphic print with a slightly old-world flavor—balancing readability with decorative edge through tapered strokes, flared terminals, and intentionally irregular proportions.
The texture is intentionally uneven, with noticeable variation in stroke endings and occasional idiosyncratic shapes in both capitals and lowercase that read as human-made. In longer text it maintains a consistent calligraphic color, but the strong terminal gestures and narrow proportions make the rhythm feel energetic and decorative.