Print Ahkid 9 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, social media, headlines, album art, casual, energetic, expressive, hand-drawn, playful, human warmth, informal voice, expressive texture, quick note style, brushy, rough-edged, kinetic, loose, organic.
A lively handwritten print with a brush-pen feel, showing quick, tapered strokes and slightly rough edges. Letterforms are slanted and loosely constructed, with open counters, simplified shapes, and a noticeably human rhythm. Proportions are irregular by design—some glyphs run tall and narrow while others widen—creating a varied texture across words. Strokes end in sharp flicks and tapered terminals, and the baseline is visually active, contributing to an informal, sketch-like color in text.
Best suited for display settings where texture and personality are desirable, such as posters, branding accents, packaging callouts, and social media graphics. It can also work for short, punchy headlines or quotes where the lively rhythm supports the message. For longer passages, its irregularity is more effective when used sparingly or at larger sizes.
The font conveys spontaneity and personality, like quick marker notes or an expressive journal hand. Its uneven cadence and brisk slant feel energetic and conversational rather than polished or ceremonial. Overall, it reads friendly and informal with a touch of rebellious, streetwise attitude.
The design appears intended to capture a natural, fast handwritten print with brushy stroke modulation and minimal correction, prioritizing expressiveness over geometric consistency. Its slant, tapered terminals, and variable letter widths suggest a goal of creating an authentic hand-drawn voice that feels personal and immediate.
In the sample text, capitals tend to be more gestural and attention-grabbing, while lowercase remains compact and quick, producing a distinct headline-versus-body hierarchy. The figures share the same handwritten momentum, with simple, legible silhouettes and consistent brush-like tapering that keeps numerals aligned with the letter style.