Print Vekam 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, branding, labels, quirky, retro, friendly, hand-drawn, playful, hand-lettered look, space saving, friendly display, casual clarity, condensed, tall, rounded terminals, monolinear feel, soft corners.
A tall, condensed hand-printed style with smooth, slightly irregular strokes and softly rounded ends. The letterforms keep a consistent vertical rhythm, with narrow bowls and compact counters that emphasize height over width. Curves are gently drawn rather than geometrically perfect, and joins feel simplified, giving the shapes a clean, uncluttered silhouette. Uppercase and lowercase share the same lean, upright posture, with a notably prominent x-height and compact ascenders/descenders relative to the overall cap height.
This font works best for short to medium-length display settings where a narrow footprint is useful—posters, product labels, packaging callouts, and brand wordmarks. It can also suit editorial subheads or captions when a personable, hand-printed tone is desired, provided the setting size is generous enough to preserve the tight counters.
The overall tone is casual and approachable, with a lightly quirky, mid-century sign-painting flavor. Its narrow, tall stance creates an energetic rhythm that feels playful without becoming messy. The hand-drawn smoothness reads friendly and informal, suited to designs that want personality while staying legible.
The design appears intended to capture the look of neat hand lettering—consistent and readable, yet visibly human—while using condensed proportions to maximize impact in limited horizontal space. It aims for an informal print voice that feels curated rather than rough, balancing charm with clarity.
In the sample text, spacing and proportions create a strong vertical texture, and the punctuation and numerals follow the same slim, rounded-ended construction. The digit set appears simple and readable, matching the understated, handwritten consistency of the letters.