Print Akraf 8 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: quotes, greeting cards, packaging, posters, craft branding, casual, friendly, literary, retro, handmade, handwritten feel, approachability, expressiveness, everyday charm, natural rhythm, slanted, calligraphic, brushed, lively, quirky.
A lively, slanted handwritten print with a brush‑pen feel and open, unconnected forms. Strokes show subtle swelling and tapering, with rounded joins, soft terminals, and occasional entry/exit flicks that suggest quick, confident movement. Proportions are slightly irregular and gently variable from glyph to glyph, creating an organic rhythm; counters stay fairly open, and ascenders/descenders are prominent relative to the compact lowercase body. Capitals are tall and airy with simple, flowing structures, while lowercase letters lean more strongly and keep a light, sketch-like footprint.
Works best for quotes, invitations, greeting cards, product packaging, and lifestyle branding where a human, approachable tone is desired. It also suits posters and social graphics in short to medium text settings, especially when you want a handwritten impression without connected script.
The overall tone is informal and personable, like neat handwriting on a note or a journal page. Its slant and brushy modulation add a touch of elegance without becoming formal, giving it a warm, conversational character suited to expressive short texts.
Likely designed to capture the look of quick, legible handwriting with a subtle brush character—balancing charm and clarity for everyday expressive typography. The gentle irregularity and slanted rhythm aim to feel personal and natural rather than mechanically uniform.
The numerals and a few capitals introduce distinctive handwritten quirks (notably curved strokes and looping elements), reinforcing a crafted, individual voice. Spacing appears comfortable and somewhat loose in running text, helping maintain readability while keeping a relaxed, handwritten cadence.