Print Vakom 4 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, children's, headlines, labels, friendly, casual, playful, handmade, approachable, human touch, approachability, casual clarity, playfulness, rounded, monoline, soft terminals, open apertures, quirky.
A casual, hand-drawn print with mostly monoline strokes and gently rounded ends. Forms are tall and slightly condensed overall, with subtle width variation from glyph to glyph that reinforces an organic rhythm. Curves are smooth and open, counters stay generous, and joins are simple, giving letters a clean, readable silhouette despite the informal construction. Capitals mix rounded bowls with straight stems, while the lowercase keeps straightforward, single-storey structures and lightly irregular spacing typical of drawn lettering.
Works well for short-to-medium text where an informal voice is desired, such as packaging, labels, café menus, classroom materials, children’s graphics, and upbeat posters. It is especially effective in headlines, subheads, and callouts where its handmade quality can set a friendly tone while remaining clear at typical display sizes.
The tone is warm and personable, with a playful, homemade character that feels conversational rather than formal. Its soft curves and easy rhythm suggest friendliness and informality, suitable for contexts that benefit from a human touch without becoming messy or overly expressive.
The design appears intended to capture the look of neat hand-printed lettering—simple, rounded, and readable—while keeping enough irregularity to feel genuinely drawn. It prioritizes approachability and clarity over strict geometric precision, aiming for an everyday, personable typographic voice.
Distinctive shapes include a rounded, open 'G' with a simple horizontal bar, a narrow 't' with a short crossbar, and numerals that echo the same soft, drawn construction (notably the looped '8' and curved '2'). Overall consistency is strong, with slight natural variation providing charm while preserving legibility.