Print Vedef 8 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, invitations, kids media, playful, hand-drawn, whimsical, friendly, casual, human warmth, casual voice, playful display, handmade feel, tall, slender, spidery, lively, airy.
A tall, slender hand-drawn print with lightly modulated strokes and a slightly irregular rhythm. Letterforms are mostly unconnected and upright, with elongated ascenders and descenders and generous internal whitespace that keeps the texture open. Curves are smooth but not perfectly symmetrical, and terminals vary between softly rounded ends and sharper, pen-lift-like finishes. Capitals feel narrow and vertical, while lowercase forms show more bounce and idiosyncrasy, producing a subtly uneven baseline and a lively, sketched consistency.
Best suited to display use such as headlines, posters, greeting cards, invitations, and playful packaging where the hand-drawn personality is an asset. It can also work for short pull quotes or branding accents when an airy, informal tone is desired, but the narrow proportions and lively irregularity make it less ideal for long body text.
The overall tone is informal and personable, with a whimsical, storybook-like charm. Its narrow, wiry construction reads as lighthearted and animated, suggesting a human touch rather than a polished, geometric voice.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, hand-printed lettering with a deliberately imperfect, human rhythm. It emphasizes tall proportions, light stroke presence, and quirky details to deliver approachable character for friendly, informal communication.
Numerals echo the same narrow, handwritten construction, with simple, readable shapes and minimal ornament. The font’s texture relies on verticality and spacing more than heavy stroke mass, so it stays clear in short phrases while retaining its casual, drawn character.