Print Aknus 10 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: quotes, packaging, posters, headlines, greeting cards, casual, friendly, breezy, personal, retro, handwritten feel, approachability, casual tone, quick readability, hand-drawn, monoline, slanted, rounded, open forms.
A lightly slanted, hand-drawn print style with smooth, monoline strokes and gently rounded terminals. Letterforms are simplified and open, with a steady rhythm and modest irregularities that preserve a written feel without becoming messy. Curves are soft and oval-leaning, joins are clean, and counters remain generous for readability. Figures and capitals follow the same pared-back construction, keeping the overall texture even in longer text.
Well-suited to short-to-medium text where a personal touch is desired, such as quotes, invitations, greeting cards, and lifestyle packaging. It can also work for posters and social graphics, particularly when paired with a straightforward sans for supporting text.
The overall tone is informal and approachable, suggesting quick note-taking or casual signage. Its slant and soft curves add a conversational, human warmth, while the restrained stroke behavior keeps it calm rather than energetic or chaotic. The result feels lightly retro and personable.
Designed to emulate neat, everyday handwriting in an unconnected print form, balancing human irregularity with enough consistency to remain legible in continuous reading. The intent appears to be a friendly, versatile script-like voice without fully cursive connections.
The design reads best when allowed some breathing room; its airy strokes and open shapes create a light page color, especially in paragraphs. The handwritten character is consistent across upper and lowercase, helping mixed-case settings feel cohesive.