Print Vaben 1 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, invitations, labels, playful, whimsical, casual, friendly, quirky, hand-lettered feel, approachability, informality, personality, hand-drawn, organic, bouncy, irregular, sketchy.
A hand-drawn print style with monoline-leaning strokes and gentle, organic tapering at joins and terminals. Letterforms are narrow and lightly built, with slightly wobbly contours and uneven stroke pressure that create a natural, marker- or pen-like rhythm. Uppercase shapes are simple and open, while the lowercase set mixes compact bowls with tall ascenders/descenders, giving the line a lively, irregular texture. Numerals are rounded and informal, matching the soft, drawn character of the alphabet.
Well suited for short headlines, titles, and callouts where a friendly handwritten tone is desired—such as children’s materials, boutique packaging, craft branding, and casual event invitations. It can also work for brief passages or captions when set with generous size and spacing to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a quirky, storybook-like charm. Its unevenness reads as intentional and human, suggesting spontaneity and a lighthearted voice rather than formality or precision.
Designed to simulate informal hand lettering with clean, unconnected characters—prioritizing personality, warmth, and an easygoing rhythm. The forms aim to feel natural and slightly imperfect, like quick lettering done with a steady marker or pen.
Spacing and widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, reinforcing the handmade feel. Counters stay fairly open at display sizes, and the set maintains consistent personality across caps, lowercase, and figures without becoming overly decorative.