Print Vaban 12 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, craft branding, posters, invitations, whimsical, storybook, folksy, handmade, friendly, hand-lettered feel, casual readability, playful display, human warmth, monoline-ish, soft terminals, irregular rhythm, rounded forms, tall ascenders.
A light, hand-drawn print face with narrow proportions and a gently irregular rhythm. Strokes stay relatively even with subtle contrast and slightly wavering curves that keep the texture human and informal. Counters tend to be open and rounded, while terminals often finish in soft hooks or tapered ends, giving letters a lively, slightly quirky silhouette. The lowercase shows a short x-height with notably tall ascenders and descenders, and widths vary from glyph to glyph, creating a natural, written cadence in text.
This font works best where a human, informal tone is desired: children’s or educational materials, boutique packaging, craft and DIY branding, posters, and invitations. It can also serve as a display or short-text companion in editorial layouts when you want a handwritten feel without connected script.
The overall tone is playful and storybook-like, with a friendly, homemade charm. Its unevenness reads as intentional and personable rather than rough, suggesting warmth and a casual voice suited to lighthearted messaging.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, informal hand lettering in an unconnected print style, balancing charm with legibility. Its narrow build and tall extenders help it feel airy and animated, while the consistent stroke weight keeps it usable for short passages and headings.
Capitals are simple and readable but retain hand-rendered asymmetries, especially in curved letters. The numerals match the same drawn logic, with rounded bowls and occasional hook-like terminals that keep the set cohesive in mixed alphanumeric settings.