Print Afrup 8 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, social media, quotes, casual, friendly, lively, handmade, approachable, human warmth, casual clarity, handwritten charm, informal display, brushy, rounded, organic, bouncy, informal.
A casual, right-leaning handwritten print with brush-like stroke modulation and rounded terminals. Letterforms are slightly condensed with uneven widths and a gently irregular baseline that creates a lively rhythm. Strokes show soft swelling through curves and downstrokes, with simplified shapes and open counters that keep the texture airy despite the dark, confident marks. Caps are loose and expressive rather than rigidly geometric, and lowercase forms remain unconnected with a sketchy, drawn-in-one-go feel.
This font works best for short-to-medium text where a friendly, handmade voice is desirable—such as headlines, posters, product packaging, menu callouts, greeting-style graphics, and social media typography. It can also serve as an accent face paired with a neutral sans for longer reading content.
The overall tone is warm and personable, with a quick handwritten energy that feels spontaneous rather than polished. Its rhythmic slant and soft curves give it an upbeat, conversational character suited to informal messaging.
The design appears intended to simulate quick, legible hand lettering with a brush-pen flavor—prioritizing charm and human variation over strict uniformity. Its consistent slant and simplified structures suggest a focus on everyday readability while maintaining an informal, expressive presence.
Figures follow the same handwritten logic as the letters, with simple, rounded forms and slightly varying stroke emphasis. Spacing appears intentionally loose and irregular in places, reinforcing the natural hand-drawn texture and preventing the font from feeling mechanical.