Print Afbor 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, headlines, social media, invites, casual, friendly, handmade, lively, approachable, handwritten realism, casual clarity, friendly branding, informal display, monoline, slanted, rounded, loose, bouncy.
A casual handwritten print with a consistent, monoline stroke and a rightward slant. Letterforms are tall and compact with a narrow overall footprint, rounded turns, and gently tapered stroke endings that mimic quick pen or marker movement. The rhythm is slightly bouncy, with modest irregularities in curves and joins that keep it organic while remaining legible. Counters are small-to-moderate and the overall texture stays even across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Well-suited to short-to-medium text where a human, conversational voice is desired—such as packaging callouts, posters, menu headings, greeting cards, invitations, and social media graphics. It also works effectively for quotes and display lines where a handwritten presence should read clearly at a glance.
The tone is warm and informal, like neat personal handwriting used for notes, labels, or packaging. Its energetic slant and soft curves give it a cheerful, personable feel without becoming overly decorative.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident everyday handwriting in a tidy print style—prioritizing warmth, immediacy, and legibility over strict geometric consistency. Its compact proportions and consistent stroke help it stay readable while still feeling personal and hand-drawn.
Capitals include a few more expressive constructions (notably rounded, looped forms) that add personality in initial letters and short headlines. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple, open shapes that match the letter rhythm.