Print Vabis 4 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, invites, friendly, quirky, whimsical, casual, retro, hand-lettered feel, friendly display, space-saving, playful tone, condensed, tall, rounded, lively, bouncy.
A condensed, tall-limbed print face with rounded terminals and a gently hand-drawn rhythm. Strokes stay mostly even while showing subtle modulation in curves and joins, giving the letterforms a soft, organic texture without looking rough. The counters are open and the spacing is airy, with occasional playful asymmetries and slightly irregular curves that keep the texture lively. Lowercase forms feel prominent due to the tall x-height, and the overall silhouette reads narrow with vertically emphasized proportions.
Works well for short-to-medium headlines, posters, packaging, and editorial callouts where a casual, distinctive tone is desired. It also suits playful or family-oriented materials such as invitations, kids’ projects, and branding accents, especially when space is tight and a narrow footprint is helpful.
The font conveys an informal, personable tone—lighthearted rather than formal—suggesting handwritten charm translated into clean, readable print. Its narrow, springy shapes and rounded endings create a friendly, slightly quirky voice that feels approachable and upbeat.
The design appears intended to capture the warmth of informal hand lettering while maintaining the regularity and clarity of a print typeface. Its condensed proportions and tall lowercase suggest an aim for high impact and legibility in display settings, with a friendly personality that stands apart from neutral text faces.
In running text, the condensed width and tall proportions create a strong vertical rhythm, which can feel energetic and modern-retro at the same time. Numerals follow the same narrow, rounded construction, keeping the texture consistent across headings and short blocks of copy.