Print Dakaw 11 is a light, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, posters, invitations, packaging, headlines, playful, storybook, casual, whimsical, handmade, handmade charm, friendly display, whimsical tone, casual emphasis, brushy, organic, spiky terminals, tapered strokes, irregular rhythm.
An informal, drawn letterform style with lively, brush-like stroke modulation and noticeable contrast between thick downstrokes and hairline joins. Shapes are compact and slightly condensed, with variable character widths and gently irregular spacing that reinforces a handmade rhythm. Terminals often taper to points or flicks, and curves feel elastic rather than mechanically circular, producing a textured, ink-on-paper look. Counters are generally open and the lowercase maintains a moderate x-height, while ascenders and descenders add a bit of vertical animation without becoming overly long.
This font is well suited to short-to-medium display copy where a handmade voice is desirable: children’s publishing, playful posters, greeting cards, invitations, and artisanal packaging. It can also work for branding accents and pull quotes, especially where a casual, human tone is more important than strict regularity.
The overall tone is friendly and whimsical, with a storybook feel that reads as personable and lightly quirky. Its irregularities and tapered finishes suggest quick, confident strokes, lending warmth and a conversational character. The texture communicates informality and approachability rather than precision.
The design appears intended to capture a lively, hand-rendered print style with brush-pen contrast and charming irregularity. It prioritizes personality and texture in display sizes, offering a friendly alternative to more polished script or formal calligraphic faces.
Uppercase and lowercase appear intentionally mismatched in a natural, handwritten way, creating a varied silhouette in mixed-case settings. Numerals share the same calligraphic contrast and tapered endings, keeping the set visually cohesive in display text.