Print Vakof 18 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids, comics, playful, quirky, hand-drawn, retro, handmade charm, display impact, compact fit, quirky character, spiky, angular, tall, bouncy, textured.
A tall, condensed hand-drawn print style with lightly irregular stroke edges and a subtle, organic wobble that keeps repeated forms from feeling mechanical. Strokes show modest contrast and occasional tapered or pointed terminals, creating a slightly spiky silhouette. Curves are narrow and upright, counters are tight, and the rhythm is lively due to small variations in width and curve tension across letters. Numerals and lowercase forms follow the same narrow proportions, with a compact, vertical stance and simplified construction.
Well-suited for short headlines, posters, playful packaging, and display copy where a handmade, characterful voice is desirable. It can work for children’s materials, comics-style titling, and themed branding that benefits from a tall, condensed look. For longer passages, larger sizes and generous line spacing help maintain clarity.
The overall tone is playful and eccentric, with a hint of vintage cartoon or handmade signage energy. Its prickly terminals and bouncy irregularity give it a mischievous, offbeat personality that feels casual and expressive rather than polished.
The design appears intended to capture an informal, hand-rendered print feel with a narrow footprint and memorable spiky terminals. It prioritizes personality and visual rhythm over strict geometric consistency, aiming for lively display impact in compact horizontal space.
The condensed build and tight counters make the texture noticeably dark and vertical in continuous text, especially in words with many straight stems. Distinctive, pointed details in several capitals and the slightly uneven drawing contribute to a handcrafted charm that reads best when given some breathing room.