Print Vaben 8 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, editorial, invitations, friendly, bookish, handmade, playful, whimsical, human warmth, casual charm, readable texture, storytelling, soft serif, calligraphic, organic, lively, airy.
A lightly built, informal serif with an organic, hand-drawn rhythm. Strokes show gentle modulation and subtle tapering, with softly flared terminals and small, wedge-like serifs that feel brushed rather than mechanically constructed. Proportions are generally narrow with variable character widths, rounded bowls, and slightly uneven curves that add warmth without becoming messy. The lowercase keeps a modest x-height with long, clean ascenders and descenders, and the figures are simple and open, matching the text’s airy color.
This font suits children’s and family-oriented publishing, playful editorial pull quotes, and packaging where a handcrafted tone helps products feel approachable. It can also work for invitations, menus, and posters that need warmth and charm while staying readable at text sizes.
The overall tone is friendly and personable, with a bookish, storybook flavor. Its gentle irregularities and soft serifs create a relaxed, human presence that feels welcoming and lightly whimsical rather than formal or rigid.
The design appears intended to blend legibility with a casual handwritten impression—bringing the familiarity of a serif text face into a more personal, illustrative voice. It aims to add gentle character and friendliness to copy without relying on connected script strokes.
In text, the face maintains an even baseline and consistent spacing, so the handmade character reads as intentional texture rather than distortion. The caps are simple and open, and the lowercase has a calm cadence, making it suitable for longer lines while still retaining a distinctive, drawn feel.