Print Abkaw 8 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, greeting cards, friendly, casual, playful, approachable, handmade, handwritten feel, casual warmth, human texture, display personality, rounded, soft, brushy, bouncy, informal.
A lively handwritten print with a right-leaning slant and a marker-like stroke. Letterforms are rounded and slightly bouncy, with gently irregular curves and subtly tapered ends that suggest quick, continuous pen movement without connecting between letters. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, with open counters and simplified shapes that keep the texture airy while preserving a consistent, informal rhythm across the alphabet and figures.
Well suited to applications that benefit from a friendly, handmade voice such as product packaging, café or boutique branding, posters, and social media graphics. It also works well for greeting cards, invitations, and headings where a casual, personal tone is desired; longer text is best kept to larger sizes where the informal details remain clear.
The overall tone is warm and personable, with an easygoing, conversational feel. Its slight wobble and soft terminals convey an unpolished, human presence that reads as cheerful and relaxed rather than formal or precise.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident hand printing with a slight slant and marker-like strokes, prioritizing personality and warmth over geometric regularity. It aims to deliver an approachable, human texture that feels spontaneous and contemporary in display use.
Capitals are compact and energetic, while lowercase forms maintain a looser, more rhythm-driven structure; together they create a hand-lettered texture that looks natural in short bursts. Numerals share the same casual construction and rounded, drawn quality, helping mixed alphanumeric settings feel cohesive.