Print Vanol 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, greeting cards, children’s, craft branding, playful, friendly, quirky, casual, handmade, handwritten feel, approachability, casual display, human texture, monoline, rounded, spindly, bouncy, whimsical.
A slim, monoline handwritten print with softly rounded terminals and gently uneven stroke placement that reads as pen-drawn rather than mechanical. Proportions are tall and condensed, with a relatively small x-height and long ascenders/descenders that create a light, airy texture in text. Curves are open and slightly irregular, and the overall rhythm shows subtle wobble and variable character widths, reinforcing an informal, hand-rendered consistency.
Works well for short display copy such as posters, headers, quotes, and product packaging where a personable, hand-drawn feel is desired. It can also suit greeting cards, children’s materials, and craft or boutique branding, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the slim strokes and tall proportions stay clear.
The tone is friendly and lightly eccentric, with a sketchbook charm that feels approachable and human. Its narrow, spindly forms and bouncy rhythm give it a whimsical, conversational voice suited to cheerful messaging rather than formality.
The design appears intended to emulate neat, quick hand-lettering: unconnected print forms with monoline strokes, narrow proportions, and just enough irregularity to feel authentic. It prioritizes warmth and character over strict geometric precision, aiming for an easygoing display voice that remains readable in brief passages.
Capital shapes tend to be simple and looped with rounded shoulders, while lowercase forms remain unconnected and legible, keeping a clear handwritten look without turning into script. Numerals follow the same narrow, lightly irregular construction and sit comfortably with the letterforms for casual typographic mixes.