Print Afdak 16 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, social, branding, casual, friendly, personal, energetic, informal, handwritten feel, compact impact, casual voice, quick notes, monoline, leaning, brushed, rounded, loose.
A lively handwritten print with a consistent rightward slant and smooth, monoline-like strokes. Letterforms are compact and tall, with tight interior spacing and small lowercase proportions relative to the capitals, giving lines a brisk, upright rhythm even as the forms lean. Terminals are soft and slightly tapered, and curves are drawn with a quick, fluid motion that keeps counters open while preserving an overall narrow footprint. The set maintains a coherent hand-drawn cadence, with modest irregularities that read as natural pen movement rather than rigid geometry.
Best suited to short to medium-length settings where a personal, informal voice is desired—headlines, product packaging, café or lifestyle branding, quotes, invitations, and social graphics. It also works well for callouts, labels, and accent text where the handwritten texture can add warmth and momentum.
The tone is relaxed and conversational, like quick notes or casual labeling. Its energetic slant and brisk stroke flow add a human, approachable character, suggesting spontaneity and friendliness rather than formality.
Designed to capture the feel of rapid, confident handwriting in an unconnected print style, balancing legibility with expressive motion. The narrow, slanted construction and smooth stroke behavior aim to fit energetic messaging into compact spaces while keeping a distinctly human presence.
Capitals read as prominent and gestural, while the lowercase stays compact and efficient, which can emphasize a bouncy, handwritten texture in longer text. Numerals match the same quick, slightly brushy construction, keeping the overall voice consistent across mixed content.