Print Valaf 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, social graphics, invitations, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, hand-drawn, human warmth, space-saving, informal tone, display clarity, condensed, monoline, rounded terminals, tall ascenders, open apertures.
A tall, condensed hand-drawn print with monoline strokes and softly rounded terminals. The letterforms feel lightly irregular in width and curve, creating a lively rhythm while maintaining consistent stroke weight and clean, upright posture. Counters are generally open and simple, with minimal detailing, and the overall texture is smooth rather than rough or brushy. Uppercase and lowercase share a narrow, vertical silhouette, with long ascenders and compact bowls that reinforce the slim, airy color on the page.
It performs best in short to medium-length text where a playful, human touch is desired—such as posters, packaging callouts, event materials, and social media graphics. The narrow build is useful for fitting more characters into tight spaces while still keeping a distinctive, handwritten presence.
The font reads as upbeat and approachable, with a whimsical, doodled character that avoids looking messy. Its narrow, bouncy forms give it a lighthearted tone suited to informal messaging and friendly branding.
The design appears intended to capture the charm of neat hand lettering in a compact, condensed footprint, balancing personality with straightforward legibility for display and casual copy.
The condensed proportions create efficient line lengths, and the mild glyph-to-glyph irregularities add personality without sacrificing clarity. Numerals match the same tall, narrow stance, keeping mixed text visually consistent.