Print Afnem 16 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, greeting cards, quotes, friendly, casual, playful, approachable, handmade, handwritten feel, casual display, human warmth, informal branding, rounded, monoline, brushed, lively, loose.
A lively handwritten print with a rightward slant and monoline strokes that keep contrast low. Letterforms are compact and slightly narrow, with rounded terminals and a soft, brush-pen feel. Curves are generous and open, and the baseline rhythm is gently irregular, adding an organic, drawn-by-hand texture while remaining legible. Uppercase forms are simple and open; lowercase has a modest x-height with tall ascenders and deep descenders, reinforcing the informal script-like cadence without connecting strokes.
Works well for short-to-medium display text where a casual, personable voice is desired—headlines, posters, social graphics, packaging accents, and greeting card copy. It can also suit pull quotes and informal UI moments where warmth matters more than strict typographic neutrality.
The overall tone is friendly and conversational, like quick marker lettering used for notes or signage. Its looseness and subtle irregularities add warmth and personality, giving text an easygoing, human presence rather than a polished, corporate finish.
Likely designed to mimic quick, confident hand lettering with an easy italic motion and consistent monoline strokes, balancing personality with readability for display-oriented use.
Spacing feels slightly variable, contributing to the handmade rhythm; the numerals match the same casual stroke and rounded finishing. The slant and smooth joins create a continuous flow across words even though the letters remain unconnected.