Print Vaban 15 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, packaging, posters, headlines, quotes, handmade, whimsical, bookish, airy, gentle, human warmth, casual charm, readable display, hand-drawn feel, monoline, calligraphic, open counters, rounded terminals, lively rhythm.
A lightly drawn, hand-rendered print style with gently irregular strokes and a calm, consistent baseline. Letterforms are generally narrow with open counters and rounded, tapered terminals that suggest a pen or brush held with minimal pressure. Capitals mix simple geometric structure with subtle flare at joins, while lowercase has a compact x-height and slightly varied widths that create a natural, human rhythm. Numerals are slender and softly curved, keeping the same delicate, drawn line quality as the letters.
This font suits display and short-to-medium text where a handmade voice is desirable: book or chapter titling, boutique packaging, posters, invitations, and pull quotes. It works especially well at larger sizes where the subtle stroke variation and irregularities can be appreciated without compromising clarity.
The overall tone feels informal and literary—friendly and slightly whimsical rather than polished or corporate. Its subtle unevenness and soft terminals give it a personal, storybook character that reads as handcrafted and approachable.
The design intent appears to be a clean, legible hand-printed face that balances charm with restraint—capturing the warmth of drawn lettering while maintaining an orderly structure for dependable setting in titles and promotional copy.
Spacing appears moderately open for such narrow forms, helping maintain readability in short phrases. The contrast stays gentle, with occasional stroke swelling and tapering that adds movement without turning into strong calligraphic modulation.