Print Afmah 12 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, social, packaging, quotes, casual, energetic, friendly, handmade, lively, handwritten voice, casual branding, expressive display, quick notes, friendly emphasis, brushy, slanted, monoline, rounded, loose.
A narrow, right-slanted handwritten print with a brush-pen feel and mostly monoline strokes. Letterforms are simplified and open, with rounded turns, tapered stroke terminals, and occasional swelling where strokes change direction. Uppercase shapes are tall and slightly looped, while lowercase stays compact with short bodies and long, swinging ascenders/descenders. The rhythm is quick and irregular in a natural way, and the variable character widths plus generous internal spacing help keep the texture airy despite the condensed proportions.
Works best for short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, social media graphics, packaging callouts, and quote treatments where an informal handwritten voice is desired. It can also suit labels, menus, and casual branding elements, especially when paired with a more neutral text face for longer reading.
The overall tone is informal and upbeat, like fast marker lettering on a note or menu. Its slanted posture and brisk stroke movement read as expressive and personable rather than polished or formal.
Designed to capture the spontaneity of quick brush writing in an unconnected print style, prioritizing personality and motion over strict uniformity. The condensed, upright-tall proportions help it fit energetic messaging into tight spaces while maintaining a recognizable handwritten character.
Crossbars and joins tend to be light and abbreviated, contributing to a nimble, sketchy texture. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with simple, rounded constructions and consistent slant, keeping mixed text visually cohesive.