Print Akbey 2 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, social media, invitations, quotes, casual, playful, friendly, organic, lively, handwritten feel, human warmth, casual legibility, quick note, brushy, sketchy, loose, rounded, expressive.
A casual handwritten print with a slight rightward slant and brush-pen modulation. Strokes are mostly single-pass and unconnected, with visibly tapered starts and finishes, soft curves, and occasional wobble that keeps the rhythm human rather than geometric. Letterforms are compact and somewhat condensed, with open counters, simplified construction, and a baseline that feels gently uneven. The numerals and capitals follow the same loose, drawn-in-one-go approach, mixing rounded bowls with quick angled joins and modest stroke contrast.
Works well for short to medium text where an informal, personal voice is desirable—posters, packaging callouts, social graphics, invitations, greeting cards, and pull quotes. It’s best used at display sizes or comfortable text sizes where the brushy details and slight irregularities remain clear.
The font conveys an approachable, informal tone—more like quick marker notes than polished calligraphy. Its lively irregularities and airy, open forms read as friendly and spontaneous, with a playful, slightly quirky energy that suits conversational messaging.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, natural handwriting with a brush or marker—prioritizing warmth and immediacy over strict consistency. Its goal is to deliver an authentic hand-drawn feel while staying legible across common Latin letters and numerals.
Capital shapes are simple and readable, while lowercase forms lean toward handwritten efficiency (single-storey structures and reduced detailing). Descenders and ascenders vary in length and angle, contributing to a natural, scribbled cadence. Overall color on the page stays light and open, with enough texture from stroke taper and minor width variation to avoid looking flat.