Sans Normal Vabum 9 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, children’s, packaging, posters, craft branding, hand-drawn, quirky, friendly, storybook, informal, handwritten feel, casual display, warmth, approachability, rounded, monolinear, organic, textured, naive.
This typeface has a hand-drawn, monolinear construction with softly rounded terminals and gently irregular stroke edges that create a subtle texture. Curves are open and generous (notably in C, G, O, and Q), while straight strokes keep a slightly wavering, human rhythm. Proportions are compact and somewhat condensed, with simple, unadorned joins and minimal detailing; counters stay fairly open for the weight. Uppercase forms feel tall and airy, and lowercase shows a modest x-height with clean, straightforward shapes and a single-storey a and g.
It works well for short-to-medium display copy where a friendly, handmade presence is desired—such as book covers, children’s materials, packaging, posters, and small-brand identities. The open shapes and restrained contrast also support readable headlines and pull quotes when set with comfortable spacing.
Overall it reads as personable and lightly whimsical, with an everyday, handmade tone rather than a polished corporate voice. The slight unevenness in stroke and spacing adds warmth and approachability, suggesting craft, notes, or casual display text.
The design appears intended to mimic neat hand lettering in a clean sans framework—prioritizing warmth and informality while keeping letterforms familiar and legible. It balances simple geometric roots with humanized stroke behavior to feel approachable in display settings.
The font’s character comes from consistent micro-irregularities: subtly uneven verticals, slightly varied curve smoothness, and small differences in terminal rounding. Numerals follow the same handmade logic, keeping simple silhouettes that match the letterforms without becoming overly decorative.