Print Vaben 12 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, greeting cards, craft branding, posters, playful, friendly, casual, whimsical, approachable, hand-lettered feel, friendly readability, informal branding, warm tone, monoline, rounded, hand-drawn, airy, quirky.
A hand-drawn, print-style face with largely monoline strokes and gently rounded terminals. Letterforms show subtle stroke wobble and small asymmetries that keep the rhythm lively while remaining legible. Capitals are simple and open with soft curves, while lowercase forms lean toward single-storey construction and modest, rounded bowls. Numerals follow the same informal logic, with smooth curves and slightly uneven proportions that reinforce the drawn-by-hand character.
This font suits short-to-medium text where an approachable voice matters: children’s materials, hobby and craft branding, casual packaging, invitations, and greeting cards. It can also work well for headlines and pull quotes in posters or social graphics when a human, handmade feel is desired.
The overall tone is lighthearted and personable, reading as friendly and slightly whimsical rather than polished or formal. Its irregularities feel intentional and human, giving text a conversational, diary-like warmth without tipping into messy scribble.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, informal hand lettering—clean enough for continuous reading, but with enough natural variation to feel personal and unforced. Its simplicity and rounded forms suggest a focus on friendly communication and everyday usability rather than typographic strictness.
A few glyphs show distinctive handmade gestures—like looped descenders and occasional tapered joins—that add charm and individuality. Spacing appears comfortable and open in running text, supporting readability while preserving an informal cadence.