Print Afkes 9 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, social media, kids, friendly, casual, playful, energetic, handmade, approachability, informality, handmade feel, display impact, rounded, brushy, bouncy, compact, soft terminals.
A lively, right-leaning handwritten print with thick, rounded strokes and a brush-like texture. The letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with smooth curves, softened joins, and tapered terminals that suggest quick marker or brush pressure. Spacing and widths vary subtly from glyph to glyph, creating a bouncy rhythm, while counters stay open enough for clear recognition in both uppercase and lowercase. Numerals follow the same informal, rounded construction and maintain a consistent, sturdy color on the page.
Well suited to display uses where a personable, informal tone is desired—such as posters, packaging callouts, social media graphics, invitations, and short headlines. It can also work for children-oriented materials and casual branding, especially when set with generous line spacing to preserve its airy, handwritten rhythm.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with an upbeat, conversational feel. Its quick, hand-drawn motion reads as personal and informal, lending a friendly voice that feels more human than polished.
Likely designed to provide a bold, friendly handwritten print that feels spontaneous and expressive while staying readable. The goal appears to be an energetic, brush-leaning voice for attention-grabbing display typography rather than formal text setting.
Uppercase forms are simple and legible, while lowercase letters show more personality through looped shapes and slight baseline wobble. The slanted stance and heavy stroke weight give it strong presence at larger sizes, and the soft terminals keep it from feeling harsh.