Print Veley 7 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: display, headlines, posters, invitations, packaging, ornate, vintage, whimsical, theatrical, storybook, ornamentation, vintage charm, display impact, dramatic caps, swashy, flourished, calligraphic, decorative, looped.
A decorative, calligraphy-influenced print face with pronounced stroke modulation and a right-leaning, lively rhythm. Letterforms combine sharp, tapered terminals with rounded bowls and frequent internal curls, creating a visibly embellished silhouette even in the basic alphabet. Capitals are especially elaborate, with large swashes, looped counters, and occasional enclosed/spiral-like details that read almost monogrammatic. Lowercase forms are slimmer and more upright in texture but still show angled entry/exit strokes, teardrop-like endings, and uneven, hand-drawn energy; figures follow the same narrow, tapered logic with small spur-like terminals.
Best suited for display typography such as headlines, titles, posters, and short phrases where the embellished capitals can shine. It also fits invitation suites, boutique packaging, and identity accents that want an antique or storybook impression. For longer passages, it works most reliably when used sparingly (e.g., initial caps, pull quotes, or brief callouts).
The overall tone feels old-world and ornamental, with a playful, slightly gothic flair. Its dense decoration and animated swashes suggest ceremonial elegance—more theatrical and story-driven than restrained or utilitarian.
The design appears intended to evoke hand-inked, vintage lettering by pairing dramatic swash capitals with a more compact lowercase, aiming for decorative impact and a crafted, historical character.
In text settings, the ornate capitals create strong focal points and can dominate the line, while the simpler lowercase carries the reading rhythm. The combination of tight spacing tendencies and high internal detailing makes it most comfortable at larger sizes where the curls and thin strokes remain clear.