Print Afdak 12 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, branding, packaging, social media, quotes, casual, energetic, playful, handmade, friendly, handwritten feel, informal display, fast brushstroke, personal tone, brushy, slanted, compact, marker-like, expressive.
A compact, brush-pen style script with a consistent rightward slant and rounded stroke terminals. Letterforms are built from quick, confident strokes that vary in width with pressure, creating a lively handwritten rhythm without extreme stroke contrast. Uppercase characters read as simplified, single-stroke gestures rather than formal caps, while lowercase forms stay small and tight with short extenders and a bouncy baseline. Counters are generally narrow and apertures are open enough to remain legible at display sizes, with occasional angular joins that reinforce the brisk, drawn-by-hand feel.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, pull quotes, product packaging, and social graphics where a human touch is desired. It can also work for labels or casual branding marks when used at larger sizes and with generous tracking to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is informal and upbeat, like fast handwritten notes or marker lettering on packaging. Its brisk slant and brushy texture give it an energetic, personable voice that feels approachable rather than polished or ceremonial.
Designed to emulate quick brush or marker handwriting with a compact footprint, prioritizing expressive movement and an authentic handwritten texture over formal calligraphic construction.
Spacing appears naturally irregular in a way that supports authenticity, and the figures follow the same handwritten logic—simple, slightly slanted shapes that match the letter rhythm. The texture stays consistent across the character set, suggesting a single tool and writing speed guiding the design.