Print Veris 9 is a very light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, editorial display, packaging, greeting cards, branding, friendly, bookish, whimsical, gentle, hand-drawn, human warmth, informal charm, readable texture, storybook tone, rounded, flared terminals, soft contrast, open counters, lively rhythm.
A light, hand-drawn serif with gently modulated strokes and softly flared terminals. Letterforms are round and open, with slightly irregular curves and subtle baseline liveliness that reads as intentional rather than sloppy. Serifs are small and bracketed, and many joins and endings taper smoothly, giving the shapes an airy, ink-on-paper feel. Proportions are comfortable and readable, with a moderate x-height, generous counters, and numerals that follow the same drawn rhythm and soft curves.
Works well for short-to-medium passages where a friendly, human tone is desirable—children’s and educational material, invitations and greeting cards, boutique packaging, and approachable branding. It can also serve as an editorial accent face for pull quotes, headings, or chapter openers where warmth and charm are preferred over formality.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, combining a storybook sweetness with a lightly scholarly feel. Its informal polish suggests something personal and human, like neatly written headings in a well-kept notebook. The gentle stroke modulation and rounded forms add a calm, inviting character rather than a sharp or technical voice.
Likely designed to capture the ease of casual handwriting while maintaining the structure and readability of a serif text face. The goal appears to be a balanced blend of legibility and personality, providing a distinctive, hand-rendered voice that still holds together in continuous reading.
Curves frequently show a slight swell-and-taper pattern, and several letters have distinctive, playful details (notably in bowls, tails, and hooks) that keep the texture lively in longer text. Spacing appears even and relaxed, supporting smooth reading while preserving the handmade personality.