Print Aknif 8 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, invites, greeting cards, social posts, quotes, casual, friendly, lively, personal, approachable, handwritten voice, casual warmth, everyday notes, friendly branding, rounded, smooth, fluid, slanted, informal.
A fluid, right-slanted handwritten print with smooth, rounded strokes and gentle tapering at joins and terminals. Letterforms are open and moderately narrow, with a slightly variable rhythm that mimics quick pen writing while maintaining consistent proportions. Curves are dominant (notably in C, O, S, and lowercase a/e), and straight stems are subtly bowed, giving an organic, drawn feel. Numerals follow the same relaxed construction, with simple, legible shapes and soft terminals.
Well-suited for short to medium-length copy where a personable, handwritten tone is desired—such as packaging callouts, invitations, greeting cards, social media graphics, and quote-style headlines. It can also work for labels, menus, and light branding applications that benefit from an informal signature-like texture.
The overall tone is warm and informal, suggesting a friendly note or casual caption rather than formal editorial typography. Its steady slant and brisk, handwritten cadence add energy and a conversational voice without becoming overly quirky.
The design appears intended to capture everyday pen handwriting in a clean, repeatable font: energetic and slanted, with smooth curves and dependable legibility. It balances natural variation with enough consistency to read comfortably in sentences.
Capitals are compact and slightly simplified, blending naturally with lowercase in mixed-case text. Counters remain open and readable, and the stroke endings avoid sharp cuts, reinforcing a smooth, pen-made character. The sample text shows even color across lines, indicating a controlled, consistent handwriting style suited to longer phrases.