Print Vilat 1 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, greeting cards, packaging, craft labels, posters, playful, whimsical, storybook, hand-drawn, friendly, handwritten charm, casual readability, storybook tone, human texture, bouncy, quirky, informal, rounded, lively.
A hand-drawn print face with slim strokes, gently uneven contours, and a relaxed baseline that creates a natural, written rhythm. Letterforms are narrow and tall, with compact lowercase counters and a relatively small x-height compared to prominent ascenders and descenders. Curves are soft and slightly irregular, terminals often taper subtly, and proportions vary from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an organic, non-mechanical texture. Numerals and capitals follow the same drawn logic, with simplified shapes and a consistent, lightly modulated stroke feel.
Well suited to short-to-medium text where an informal, friendly voice is desired—such as children’s titles, activity sheets, invitations, greeting cards, and boutique packaging. It also works well for display lines in posters or social graphics where a hand-lettered feel can humanize the message.
The overall tone is warm and whimsical, evoking casual notes, classroom materials, and storybook lettering. Its slight wobble and bouncy spacing feel personable and approachable rather than formal, adding charm and character without becoming overly decorative.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, lightly stylized handwriting in an unconnected print style, prioritizing charm and readability over strict geometric consistency. Its narrow, tall proportions and softly irregular strokes suggest a goal of creating a distinctive, personable texture that remains clear in text settings.
The punctuation and round letters (like O/Q) show a deliberate, slightly imperfect symmetry, while straight-sided letters (like E/F/T) keep a gently wavering stroke that preserves the handmade impression. The mix of narrow forms and variable character widths creates a lively color in text, especially noticeable in longer passages.