Print Afbow 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, social media, branding, quotes, casual, friendly, playful, handmade, lively, human touch, casual voice, quick writing, approachability, brushy, rounded, bouncy, compact, informal.
An informal handwritten print with a forward-leaning rhythm and compact proportions. Strokes are smooth and rounded with a brush-pen feel, showing subtle tapering at terminals and generally even stroke color. Letterforms are simplified and open, with soft curves and occasional looped constructions (notably in forms like g and y), giving the set an easy, quick-written cadence. Spacing and widths feel organically uneven in a controlled way, contributing to a natural handwritten flow in text.
Well-suited for short-to-medium display copy where a friendly handwritten voice is desired, such as packaging, posters, social media graphics, casual branding, headers, and quote treatments. It can also work for invitations or menu callouts when a relaxed, personal tone is appropriate.
The font reads as approachable and upbeat, with a breezy, conversational tone. Its slanted, brushy motion and rounded terminals create a warm, energetic personality that feels personal rather than formal.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident handwriting with a brush-pen texture—clean enough for readability, but intentionally irregular to preserve a natural, human feel.
Capitals are tall and straightforward, mixing simple structural strokes with occasional flourish-like hooks, while lowercase maintains a compact, note-like texture. Numerals match the same casual brush construction, staying legible while retaining the handwritten character.