Print Aklus 12 is a light, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, greeting cards, social media, headlines, friendly, casual, playful, warm, handmade, human touch, informality, approachability, quick notes, monoline, rounded, loose, lively, clean.
A casual handwritten print with a gentle rightward slant and smooth, monoline strokes. Letterforms are tall and slightly condensed, with rounded terminals and softly tapered joins that mimic quick pen movement. The rhythm is airy and even, with modest baseline wobble and varying letter widths that keep the texture organic while staying legible. Capitals are simple and open, and the numerals follow the same relaxed, hand-drawn logic for a cohesive set.
Works well for short-to-medium text where a personal, handcrafted tone is desired—such as packaging callouts, posters, invitations, greeting cards, social graphics, and brand taglines. It is especially effective in headings, quotes, and playful editorial accents where the slanted, handwritten texture can be a feature rather than a distraction.
The overall tone feels approachable and personable, like neat notes written with a felt-tip pen. Its informal energy reads friendly and lightly playful without becoming chaotic, making it well suited to conversational, human-centered messaging.
Designed to deliver an easygoing, hand-written feel in an unconnected print style, balancing spontaneity with enough consistency for clear reading. The forms prioritize friendliness and speed-of-writing cues while keeping counters open and shapes straightforward for everyday use.
Stroke endings tend to finish with subtle flicks or soft hooks, and curves stay open rather than tightly constructed, which helps maintain clarity at display sizes. The sample text shows consistent spacing and a smooth flow across words, with a natural handwritten cadence.