Print Afkes 8 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, headlines, friendly, casual, playful, approachable, lively, human warmth, informal tone, hand-lettered look, everyday readability, rounded, monoline, bouncy, soft terminals, hand-drawn.
A lively handwritten print with a consistent rightward slant and a compact, narrow stance. Strokes read as monoline and low-contrast, with rounded corners and softened, slightly blunted terminals that mimic marker or brush-pen pressure without strong thick–thin modulation. Letterforms are loosely regularized but keep natural variation in width and curvature, giving the line a bouncy rhythm. Counters are open and simple, and the figures follow the same informal, slightly tilted construction for a cohesive texture in text.
This style suits casual branding, packaging, posters, and social media graphics where a personable voice is needed. It also works well for short headlines, pull quotes, invitations, and educational or kids-oriented materials that benefit from an informal handwritten feel.
The overall tone is friendly and conversational, with an easygoing, human presence that feels upbeat rather than formal. Its steady slant and rounded forms add warmth and motion, making it feel personal and lighthearted while remaining fairly clear at display sizes.
The design appears intended to capture the look of quick, neat hand lettering—clean enough to set in sentences, but intentionally imperfect to maintain warmth and spontaneity. The narrow proportions and steady slant help it stay compact and energetic while still reading smoothly in short blocks of text.
Uppercase and lowercase share a unified informal construction, with gentle irregularities that keep it from feeling mechanical. In the sample text, spacing appears comfortably open for a handwritten style, creating an even, readable color while preserving the drawn character.