Print Dalup 8 is a very light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: fashion branding, editorial display, beauty packaging, invites, titles, airy, delicate, fashion-forward, refined, whimsical, delicate display, hand-drawn charm, editorial elegance, boutique branding, monolinear, hairline, spidery, minimal, calligraphic.
A hairline, monoline-driven design with crisp, high-contrast moments where curves swell slightly against extremely thin joins. Letterforms are built from long, taut strokes and generous counters, with a distinctly drawn quality: curves feel lightly tensioned, terminals are fine and clean, and diagonals can become razor-thin. Proportions skew tall and elegant, with narrow bowls and ample interior space, and the rhythm is irregular in a controlled way—some characters flare wider (notably rounded forms) while others remain wiry and condensed, creating a lively, variable texture in text.
Best suited for display sizes where its hairline strokes can breathe—magazine headlines, fashion and beauty branding, boutique packaging, event invitations, and short pull quotes. It can also work for lightweight logo wordmarks and refined titling, but will generally benefit from larger sizes and comfortable spacing.
The overall tone is elegant and airy, with a boutique, editorial sensibility. Its fragility and refined linework give it a cultured, slightly whimsical personality—more decorative than utilitarian—suggesting lightness, sophistication, and a hand-rendered charm.
The design appears intended to deliver an elegant, hand-drawn print voice that reads as modern and chic while remaining expressive. It prioritizes silhouette and delicacy over robustness, aiming for a distinctive, editorial look with a crafted, personal finish.
The glyph set shown emphasizes distinctive silhouettes: rounded capitals are open and graceful, while angular letters use sharp, needle-like diagonals. In running text, the thin strokes and large counters produce a bright page color and a lightly sparkling texture, with particularly delicate joins and fine punctuation.