Print Venuv 1 is a light, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, packaging, quotes, invitations, playful, whimsical, handmade, quirky, storybook, handwritten feel, friendly tone, casual display, human texture, spindly, wirym, bouncy, organic, sketchy.
A slender, hand-drawn print with wiry strokes and noticeable stroke modulation that reads like ink on paper. Forms are generally upright but loosely constructed, with slightly wavering stems, soft curves, and occasional tapered terminals. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, creating an uneven, lively rhythm; bowls and counters are often narrow, and several characters show simplified, single-stroke logic rather than strict geometric structure. Overall spacing feels airy, with a light color on the page and a distinct handmade irregularity that remains consistent enough for continuous text.
Well-suited for display and short to medium-length text where a handmade voice is desired, such as posters, book covers, playful packaging, greeting cards, invitations, and pull quotes. It can work for paragraphs in generous sizes, especially in editorial or educational contexts where personality is more important than strict uniformity.
The font conveys a playful, whimsical tone—friendly and a little eccentric, like handwritten headings in a notebook or a children’s story. Its imperfect, drawn quality adds warmth and personality, making text feel informal and approachable rather than formal or corporate.
The design appears intended to mimic informal, unconnected handwriting while maintaining clear, recognizable letterforms for readable setting. Its goal seems to be delivering a distinctive, personable texture through subtle irregularity, varied proportions, and lightly modulated strokes.
Distinctive idiosyncrasies—like narrow loops, occasional exaggerated ascenders/descenders, and inconsistent curve tension—create character and charm, but also make the design feel intentionally casual. The light strokes and delicate joins suggest best performance when given room and not pushed too small.