Print Dabay 4 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, children’s media, packaging, posters, social graphics, friendly, casual, playful, whimsical, handmade, handwritten feel, approachability, casual readability, playfulness, monoline, rounded, loopy, bouncy, quirky.
A lightly drawn, pen-like print with gently irregular strokes and a relaxed, hand-lettered rhythm. Forms lean on rounded terminals, soft curves, and occasional looped joins within individual letters, while remaining largely unconnected in running text. Proportions are slightly uneven by design, with lively baseline bounce and subtle variation in stroke taper that mimics natural marker/pen pressure. Counters stay open and airy, and the overall texture is light and informal rather than rigid or geometric.
Well-suited to short-to-medium text where a friendly, informal voice is desired—greeting cards, kids’ materials, casual branding, packaging callouts, and social or editorial graphics. It also works for headings and captions that benefit from a handmade feel, especially at sizes where the light strokes remain clear.
The tone feels approachable and personable, like quick notes or informal labeling. Its slightly quirky shapes and buoyant spacing add a playful, conversational character that reads as warm and human.
The design appears intended to simulate neat, quick hand-printing with just enough irregularity to feel authentic. It prioritizes charm and approachability over strict uniformity, aiming for easy readability while keeping a lively, personal texture.
Capitals are simple and legible with hand-drawn idiosyncrasies, while the numerals keep the same relaxed, rounded construction. Spacing appears intentionally loose and variable, creating a breezy color in paragraphs and a lively, sketchbook-like cadence at display sizes.