Print Vamaf 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, children’s, packaging, crafts, playful, quirky, hand-drawn, storybook, whimsical, handmade feel, playful display, casual voice, youthful tone, bouncy, irregular, casual, spiky, lively.
A hand-drawn print style with tall, slender letterforms and a bouncy, uneven baseline rhythm. Strokes stay fairly consistent in thickness, with subtly wobbly contours and occasional tapered or flared terminals that create a slightly spiky silhouette. Counters are compact and forms feel loosely constructed, with varied character widths and small, lively details (notably in diagonals, hooks, and bowls) that reinforce an informal, drawn-by-hand look.
Best suited to short display copy such as headlines, posters, book covers, playful packaging, and craft or classroom materials. It works well when you want an informal, handmade voice and can give the letters room to breathe, especially in titles, pull quotes, and signage.
The overall tone is playful and mischievous, like casual marker lettering used for kids’ materials, craft labels, or humorous headlines. Its irregularities read as intentional and expressive, giving it a friendly, slightly offbeat personality rather than a polished or corporate feel.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident hand lettering with a tall, compact footprint, prioritizing charm and personality over strict uniformity. The consistent stroke weight and deliberately irregular shapes suggest a friendly display face meant to feel human and spontaneous.
At text sizes the narrow proportions and condensed spacing can make busy passages feel dense, while larger settings show off the quirky terminal shapes and animated curves. Numerals follow the same hand-drawn logic, with simple, slightly uneven construction that keeps the set cohesive.