Print Dabov 8 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s titles, packaging, posters, book covers, craft branding, storybook, whimsical, rustic, friendly, handmade, human warmth, playful tone, handcrafted feel, casual readability, brushed, calligraphic, soft terminals, wavy baseline, organic.
A hand-drawn, print-style face with brush-like strokes and gently irregular contours. Letterforms show medium contrast with slightly tapered ends and occasional spur-like terminals, giving the black shapes a lively, organic edge. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, with slightly uneven widths and a relaxed rhythm that feels intentionally informal rather than mechanically uniform. Capitals are prominent and open, while lowercase forms are compact with a notably short x-height and simple, readable silhouettes; figures follow the same soft, hand-inked construction.
This font works best for short to medium-length display text where personality is the priority: children’s and whimsical titles, playful packaging, craft or handmade branding, and informal posters. It can also support short blurbs or pull quotes when set with comfortable spacing and generous size to keep the lively stroke edges clear.
The overall tone is warm and playful, with a storybook charm and a lightly rustic, crafted personality. Its subtle wobble and inked texture cues suggest something human and approachable, suited to lighthearted or folksy messaging rather than strict formality.
The design appears intended to capture a hand-inked, brush-pen print look that feels personal and charming while staying legible in mixed-case text. Its controlled irregularities and compact lowercase suggest a balance between character and usability for friendly display settings.
Stroke joins and curves show small asymmetries that create a natural, written cadence, and the baseline feel is slightly bouncy in text. The mix of rounded bowls and pointier, brush-tapered details adds energy without becoming overly decorative.