Print Verus 13 is a light, very narrow, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, invites, book covers, whimsical, vintage, ornate, playful, delicate, display charm, ornamental flair, vintage mood, handmade feel, spidery, flourished, calligraphic, curly, lacy.
A decorative, hand-drawn print face with tall, slender letterforms and dramatic stroke modulation. Strokes often taper into hairlines, with occasional inky thicks, giving the outlines a wiry, animated feel. Terminals frequently curl into small loops and swashes, and many capitals incorporate internal counter-flourishes that read like filigree. Spacing is slightly irregular in a lively way, and the alphabet mixes more restrained lowercase with highly embellished uppercase, creating a strong display rhythm.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing text such as headlines, titles, posters, and branded phrases where the flourishes can be appreciated. It can add personality to invitations, labels, and packaging, especially for themed or vintage-leaning designs, but is less comfortable for long paragraphs or small UI text.
The overall tone is fanciful and lightly gothic, with a storybook eccentricity that feels antique yet playful. Its looping details and spindly contrasts evoke handmade signage and theatrical lettering rather than formal penmanship.
The design appears intended to provide a distinctive, ornamental handwritten print voice—prioritizing character, contrast, and flourish over neutral readability. Its construction suggests a deliberate balance between a simple upright skeleton and decorative, looping terminals to create instant display impact.
Capitals are especially characterful and can become visually busy in dense settings, while numerals carry similar ornamental cues and remain legible at display sizes. The combination of narrow proportions and sharp contrast rewards generous tracking and simple color palettes to keep the texture from shimmering.