Print Valem 1 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, craft branding, social graphics, friendly, casual, quirky, handmade, approachable, human warmth, informal clarity, everyday notes, approachable tone, monoline, rounded, loose, playful, clean.
A casual handwritten print with monoline strokes and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms show gentle irregularities in stroke edges and curvature, creating an organic rhythm while staying consistently upright. Proportions are relatively narrow with open counters and simple, uncluttered shapes; bowls and arches lean toward oval geometry, and joins are smooth rather than sharp. Capitals are tall and straightforward, while the lowercase maintains a steady x-height with slightly varied widths that reinforce the hand-drawn feel. Numerals are simple and readable, with lightly quirky curves and modest differentiation between similar forms.
It works well for short-to-medium text where a personable, handmade voice is desired—such as children’s materials, boutique packaging, café menus, informal signage, and lighthearted posters. Its clean monoline structure also suits digital graphics and captions when you want warmth without sacrificing legibility.
The overall tone is friendly and informal, like neat marker lettering on a note or classroom poster. Subtle wobble and rounded finishing give it an easygoing, human character without tipping into messy or overly expressive writing.
The design appears intended to mimic tidy, everyday hand printing—consistent enough for comfortable reading, but with enough natural variation to feel authentically drawn. It balances simplicity and charm to deliver an approachable, upbeat typographic voice.
Spacing appears even and practical in running text, supporting smooth word shapes. Distinctive handwritten cues include slightly asymmetric curves (notably in S-like forms), a single-story lowercase a and g, and gently curved diagonals that avoid rigid geometry.