Print Vaben 14 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, greeting cards, craft branding, packaging, posters, playful, whimsical, storybook, folksy, handmade, human warmth, casual readability, playful tone, handmade charm, monoline, rounded, loopy, spindly, bouncy.
A slender, hand-drawn print with mostly monoline strokes and gently rounded terminals. Letterforms are upright with a slightly bouncy baseline and subtle irregularities that keep the rhythm organic rather than mechanical. Capitals are tall and open, with simple construction and occasional quirky details (notably a looped Q tail and curved joins), while the lowercase is compact with a short x-height and narrow, tidy bowls. Curves are smooth and airy, counters are generous, and spacing feels relaxed, giving words a light, unforced texture.
This font works well where an approachable, handmade feel is desired—such as children’s publishing, greeting cards, invitations, craft-focused branding, and lighthearted packaging. It can also add personality to headings, quotes, and short passages on posters or social graphics where a gentle, whimsical texture is more important than strict typographic neutrality.
The overall tone is friendly and informal, with a whimsical, storybook charm. Its delicate strokes and lively shapes suggest a personal, hand-lettered voice—more conversational than formal—suited to warm, human messaging.
The design appears intended to capture the look of neat, hand-printed lettering: readable, lightly playful, and characterful without relying on connections or heavy texture. It prioritizes warmth and charm through small irregularities, tall proportions, and soft, rounded strokes.
The design leans on clarity over flourish, but includes a few characterful gestures in letters like g, y, and Q that add personality. Numerals follow the same hand-drawn logic, staying simple and readable while maintaining the font’s light, slightly quirky presence.