Print Vakuh 16 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, craft branding, posters, social graphics, friendly, casual, playful, approachable, handmade, human warmth, casual clarity, friendly voice, monolinear, rounded, bouncy, quirky, open counters.
A casual hand-drawn print with clean, slightly irregular strokes and a largely monolinear feel. Forms are narrow and upright, with softly rounded terminals and gentle tapering in places that gives the letters a drawn-with-pen character. Curves are open and airy (notably in C, G, and e), while verticals stay steady and straight, creating a neat but human rhythm. Uppercase shapes are simple and legible; lowercase includes a mix of single-storey constructions and distinctive handwritten details (such as a looped g and a rounded, open e). Numerals are slender and clear, with a straightforward, readable set suited to text and labeling.
Well-suited to short-to-medium text where an informal, personable tone is needed: children’s materials, educational worksheets, packaging copy, cafe menus, greeting cards, and playful posters. Its tidy construction also works for labels, captions, and social graphics where a handwritten feel is desired without sacrificing clarity.
The overall tone is friendly and informal, balancing neatness with small irregularities that signal a handmade origin. It reads as playful and approachable rather than decorative, lending a warm, personal voice without becoming messy or overly stylized.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, everyday handwriting in an unconnected print style, offering an inviting, human texture while keeping letterforms clear and consistent for practical use in display and text-like settings.
Spacing appears comfortably open in running text, supporting readability at modest sizes. The ampersand and several lowercase forms show extra personality through gentle asymmetry and soft curves, helping the face feel lively while remaining consistent across the set.