Print Aflap 8 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, branding, social media, headlines, casual, friendly, retro, lively, handmade, informality, approachability, handmade feel, quick lettering, display impact, slanted, brushy, rounded, compact, bouncy.
A compact, right-slanted handwritten print with smooth, brush-like strokes and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms are narrow and slightly condensed, with an irregular, human rhythm and subtle width changes from glyph to glyph. Strokes stay largely even in thickness, while curves and joins feel fluid and continuous, giving the alphabet a cohesive, quick-written look. Uppercase forms are simple and upright in construction but strongly slanted overall, and lowercase shapes keep tight counters and a modest x-height for a tidy, compact texture.
Well suited to short-to-medium text where a casual handwritten voice is desired, such as posters, packaging callouts, café menus, social media graphics, and brand accents. It works especially well in headlines, subheads, and short promotional lines where the compact slant can build energy without requiring connected script.
The font reads as informal and personable, with an energetic, on-the-fly quality that feels conversational rather than formal. Its brisk slant and bouncy spacing add motion, lending a light retro/advertising tone without becoming overly decorative.
Designed to capture the immediacy of neat hand lettering in an unconnected, print style—prioritizing speed, warmth, and visual momentum. The condensed proportions and steady stroke weight aim for a confident, punchy presence while maintaining an approachable, everyday tone.
At text sizes the narrow set and tight counters create a dense line color, while larger sizes emphasize the brushy movement and handwritten irregularities. Numerals follow the same quick, rounded gesture, fitting naturally alongside the letters for consistent headings and short bursts of copy.