Print Vidab 7 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, branding, packaging, whimsical, storybook, playful, old-world, hand-drawn, expressiveness, display impact, handmade charm, vintage flavor, space-saving, spiky, flared, pointed terminals, calligraphic, decorative.
A condensed, hand-drawn display style with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a slightly irregular, inked rhythm. Stems are tall and narrow, with frequent flared and wedge-like terminals that create a sharp, spiky silhouette. Curves are taut and somewhat pinched, and many joins feel gestural rather than geometrically smooth, lending a lively, uneven texture across words. Overall spacing is tight and vertical, with distinct, characterful forms that prioritize personality over neutrality.
Best suited to headlines, titles, and short bursts of text where its condensed, high-contrast shapes can add personality and drama. It works well for posters, book covers, packaging, and branding elements aiming for a quirky, vintage-leaning or story-driven feel, and can also be effective for pull quotes or display captions when set with generous spacing.
The tone is theatrical and storybook-like, mixing a gothic-ish sharpness with an informal, drawn charm. It feels expressive and a bit mischievous, suited to text that wants to sound dramatic, curious, or eccentric rather than purely formal.
Likely designed to deliver an expressive, hand-rendered display voice that feels historically flavored without being strictly traditional. The narrow build and sharp, flared strokes suggest an intention to maximize character and impact in limited horizontal space while retaining a drawn, human presence.
The font’s strong modulation and narrow proportions make individual letters striking, but they also create a busy texture in longer passages, especially where pointed terminals cluster. It reads best when given a bit of breathing room and used where its quirky, handcrafted details can be appreciated.