Print Ahkaj 9 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, social graphics, packaging, posters, headlines, casual, friendly, lively, personal, airy, handwritten feel, casual readability, friendly tone, natural texture, monoline, hand-drawn, rounded, loose, playful.
A casual, hand-drawn script with unconnected, print-like letterforms and a consistent rightward slant. Strokes feel largely monoline with subtle pressure variation, producing smooth, tapered starts and finishes rather than sharp terminals. The shapes are open and rounded, with generous curves, simplified construction, and slightly irregular rhythm that reads as natural handwriting. Proportions are compact in the lowercase, with modest ascenders and descenders that add bounce without becoming overly ornate; numerals follow the same relaxed, handwritten logic.
Works well for short-to-medium text where a friendly handwritten impression is desired—greeting cards, invitations, quotes, social media graphics, and boutique packaging. It also suits posters and headlines that benefit from an informal, human touch while staying readable at moderate sizes.
The overall tone is informal and approachable, conveying a quick, conversational note-taking energy. Its slight slant and springy curves add warmth and motion, giving text a personable, human feel rather than a polished, formal voice.
Designed to mimic quick, neat handwriting: expressive and personal, yet controlled enough to remain clear in full sentences. The unconnected forms and simple construction suggest an emphasis on everyday readability over decorative flourish.
Letter spacing and stroke flow create a lively baseline with small inconsistencies that enhance authenticity. Capitals are simple and legible, acting more like casual initial caps than calligraphic display forms, which helps maintain an even texture across mixed-case text.