Print Vakof 17 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, crafts, playful, quirky, casual, hand-drawn, whimsical, hand-lettered feel, add personality, casual display, playful tone, condensed, spiky, bouncy, uneven, tall.
A tall, condensed hand-drawn print with narrow proportions and a lively, slightly uneven rhythm. Strokes show a subtle brush/marker-like modulation, with tapered terminals and occasional sharp points that give letters a spiky energy. Curves are simplified and somewhat asymmetric, counters stay fairly open, and spacing varies enough to keep the line texture organic rather than mechanical. Uppercase forms are especially elongated, while the lowercase keeps a compact x-height and relies on tall ascenders/descenders for personality.
Best used for short-to-medium text where personality is the priority: headlines, posters, invitations, playful packaging, labels, and social graphics. It can also work for children’s or hobby/craft-themed materials, but the condensed, lively shapes are most effective when given room and set at larger sizes.
The overall tone is playful and quirky, with a casual, sketchbook feel that reads as friendly and a little mischievous. Its narrow, upright stance and animated terminals make it feel energetic and informal, suited to lighthearted messaging rather than solemn or corporate voice.
The design appears intended to capture an informal, hand-lettered print voice with a tall, condensed silhouette and expressive terminals. It prioritizes character and motion over strict regularity, aiming to add charm and spontaneity to display typography.
Character shapes favor simple, handwritten construction with inconsistent widths across glyphs, which enhances the handmade credibility. Numerals and punctuation follow the same tall, narrow logic, helping mixed text keep a cohesive, doodled look.