Print Fodal 6 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, posters, headlines, packaging, halloween, hand-inked, gothic, storybook, witchy, dramatic, handcrafted feel, dramatic display, gothic flavor, whimsical edge, brushy, spiky, tapered, angular, textured.
A hand-inked, print-style face with sharp, tapered terminals and visibly brush-driven stroke modulation. Letterforms lean with an italic slant and show high contrast between thick downstrokes and hairline entry/exit strokes, creating a lively, slightly scratchy texture. Proportions feel narrow and compact with a relatively small x-height and tall ascenders, while widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph for an organic rhythm. Counters are often tight and irregular, and many strokes end in claw-like points or flicks that give the outlines a cut, calligraphic edge.
Best suited for short, attention-grabbing text such as book covers, posters, game titles, event promotions, and themed packaging where an expressive, hand-rendered voice is desirable. It works particularly well for fantasy or spooky seasonal messaging, and is most effective when given enough size and spacing to let the sharp details breathe.
The overall tone is darkly whimsical and theatrical—suggesting folklore, fantasy, and vintage ink-on-paper craft. Its spiky terminals and restless rhythm add a slightly eerie, mischievous character while still remaining readable at display sizes.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident brush lettering with a slightly gothic, inked personality—prioritizing atmosphere and gesture over strict typographic regularity. Its contrast, tapering, and variable widths aim to deliver a handcrafted, dramatic look for display typography.
Capitals carry the strongest personality, with pronounced wedges and asymmetry that read as intentionally handmade. Numerals echo the same inked contrast and tapering, and the font’s texture becomes more evident as size decreases, where the hairlines and sharp points can appear more brittle.