Print Afruf 12 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, social media, greeting cards, children’s content, friendly, casual, playful, approachable, handmade, human warmth, casual clarity, handmade texture, friendly display, rounded, brushy, monoline, bouncy, informal.
This font has a hand-drawn, slightly right-leaning print style with rounded terminals and gently tapered strokes that suggest a brush or felt-tip tool. Letterforms are narrow and lively, with subtle baseline bounce and organic inconsistencies in curves and joins that keep the texture human. Counters are open and clear, while strokes show modest contrast from pressure changes, especially in verticals and curved transitions. The overall rhythm is loose and flowing, without connecting characters, and spacing feels intentionally irregular in a natural handwriting way.
It works well for short-to-medium text where an approachable handwritten feel is desired—posters, packaging callouts, social graphics, invitations, and greeting cards. It’s especially suitable for playful branding and family- or kid-oriented materials, and for headings where a casual human touch is more important than strict typographic uniformity.
The tone is warm and informal, like neat personal lettering for notes, classroom materials, or handmade labels. Its soft curves and easy slant give it an upbeat, conversational voice that feels friendly rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to mimic tidy, natural handwriting with a consistent tool texture and a gentle italic slant, balancing legibility with a relaxed, handmade character. It prioritizes warmth and personality over rigid geometry, aiming to feel personal and crafted in everyday use.
Uppercase forms read simply and confidently with softened corners, while the lowercase shows more personality through looped descenders and varied entry/exit strokes. Numerals are equally hand-shaped, maintaining the same brushy texture and rounded finishing, which helps keep mixed text feeling cohesive.