Print Vaben 3 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, greeting cards, packaging, craft branding, posters, friendly, whimsical, casual, storybook, rustic, handmade feel, approachability, playfulness, informal display, hand-drawn, lively, quirky, airy, organic.
A hand-drawn print face with slender, slightly uneven strokes and gently tapered terminals that mimic pen or brush pressure. The letterforms keep a mostly upright stance but retain organic wobble in verticals and curves, creating a natural rhythm rather than strict geometric consistency. Counters are open and rounded, curves are soft, and overall spacing feels loose and breathable, with small variations in width that reinforce the drawn character. Numerals are simple and curvy, matching the lowercase’s informal texture and the uppercase’s modest, rounded proportions.
It suits applications that benefit from a handcrafted, friendly tone—children’s and educational materials, greeting cards, hobby and craft branding, boutique packaging, and casual posters or headings. It works especially well for short-to-medium text where the hand-drawn texture can be appreciated without overwhelming the page.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a playful, storybook flavor that feels personal and lightly nostalgic. Its irregularities read as intentional and human, lending charm and informality rather than precision.
The design appears intended to provide an informal, handwritten-printed voice that feels human and inviting, balancing legibility with charming irregularity for expressive display and personable editorial use.
Distinctive, slightly quirky shapes (notably in rounded letters and angled strokes) give the face a recognizable voice while staying readable in short passages. The baseline and stroke edges show subtle hand jitter, which adds texture but can become visually busy when tightly set or used at very small sizes.