Print Verad 2 is a light, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book covers, invitations, quotes, packaging, airy, whimsical, delicate, bookish, charming, human touch, elegant display, refined charm, light editorial, fine stroke, tall ascenders, thin hairlines, calligraphic, hand-drawn.
A delicate, hand-drawn print face with very fine hairlines and occasional thicker vertical strokes that create a crisp, high-contrast rhythm. Forms are tall and slender with generous ascenders and descenders, small bowls, and a noticeably modest x-height, giving the text a light, floating texture. Curves are slightly irregular and organic rather than mechanically perfect, with subtle tapering and soft terminals that feel pen-made. Spacing appears open and even enough for text, while the overall color stays light on the page due to the thin strokes.
Works well for headlines, pull quotes, and short passages where a light, refined handwritten tone is desired. It’s a strong fit for invitations, boutique packaging, book-cover titling, and editorial or lifestyle design that benefits from an elegant but personable voice. In longer text, it’s best used at comfortable sizes to preserve the fine strokes and open counters.
The tone is graceful and slightly whimsical, balancing a refined, literary feel with an informal handwritten charm. It reads as gentle and personable rather than strict or corporate, with an elegant, airy presence suited to expressive typography.
Likely intended to provide an elegant, pen-drawn print look that feels human and expressive while remaining legible and organized in setting. The design leans on tall proportions and subtle stroke modulation to create a refined, airy texture appropriate for tasteful display and light editorial use.
Distinctive numeral and letter details (notably the looped ‘8’, slender ‘1’, and softly hooked curves in letters like ‘J’, ‘g’, and ‘y’) reinforce the hand-rendered character. The tall proportions and thin connecting strokes can make it feel more display-forward at smaller sizes, while larger sizes showcase the nuanced stroke modulation and tapering.