Print Vabis 12 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, greeting cards, craft branding, friendly, handmade, casual, whimsical, approachable, human warmth, informal readability, handwritten texture, casual branding, rounded, soft terminals, monolinear, open counters, lively rhythm.
This font presents clean, hand-drawn letterforms with a largely monolinear feel and softly rounded terminals. Strokes show subtle, natural irregularities and slight tapering that suggest marker or pen drawing rather than rigid construction. Proportions are compact and somewhat condensed, with open counters and simple shapes that keep letters legible. Caps are tall and narrow with gently uneven curves, while the lowercase maintains an easy, readable structure and straightforward joins.
It suits applications that benefit from an approachable, handmade voice—such as children’s materials, casual packaging, café menus, posters, and greeting-card style headlines. It can also work for short-to-medium text where a relaxed, human tone is desired, especially in editorial callouts or informal branding.
The overall tone is friendly and informal, with a lively, human rhythm that feels conversational rather than polished or corporate. Its gentle quirks and rounded endings add a light, approachable personality that reads as playful without becoming chaotic.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, everyday handwriting in a consistent, printable form—prioritizing warmth and readability over strict geometric precision. It balances a controlled structure with small, intentional imperfections to keep the texture lively across longer lines of text.
Spacing appears even and practical, supporting continuous text while preserving the hand-rendered character. Numerals and capitals follow the same simplified, drawn style, helping the set feel cohesive across headings and short copy.