Print Verad 9 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, invitations, brand marks, whimsical, storybook, delicate, playful, artisanal, hand-lettered charm, decorative display, quirky elegance, boutique branding, spidery, airy, linear, tall, bouncy.
A tall, slender handwritten print with strongly contrasting strokes that shift between hairline curves and firm verticals. The letterforms are upright overall but retain an uneven, hand-drawn rhythm, with narrow bowls, tight apertures, and occasional asymmetric terminals. Curves are smooth and lightly tensioned, while straight stems read as confident, slightly irregular pen strokes; spacing feels compact and columnar, emphasizing verticality. Numerals follow the same lean, airy construction, with open counters and thin connecting strokes.
Best suited for short display copy such as headlines, cover titles, posters, and packaging where its narrow, high-contrast texture can read as intentional and expressive. It also fits invitations, menus, and brand accents that benefit from a hand-rendered, boutique feel; for longer passages, generous size and line spacing will help maintain clarity.
The tone is whimsical and lightly theatrical, evoking storybook titles, eccentric notes, and boutique craft labeling. Its delicate hairlines and elongated proportions give it a refined-but-playful personality—more charming and quirky than formal.
The design appears intended to capture the look of neat hand-lettered print—tall and elegant, with deliberate contrast and small irregularities that keep it human. It prioritizes character and vertical presence, aiming to feel refined yet playful in display settings.
The mix of crisp verticals and fine, tapering curves creates a lively texture at text sizes, with noticeable bounce in letters like a, g, j, and y. Capitals stand tall and decorative, and punctuation/spacing in the samples suggests a display-first voice rather than a quiet, neutral text color.