Print Afdap 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, social media, quotes, casual, friendly, lively, handmade, approachable, handwritten feel, casual display, personal tone, quick note, friendly emphasis, brushy, slanted, rounded, bouncy, compact.
A compact, right-slanted handwritten print with brush-like strokes and soft, rounded terminals. Strokes stay fairly even in thickness, with subtle tapering on entries and exits that suggests quick, confident pen or brush movement. Letterforms are narrow and slightly bouncy, with open counters and simplified construction; curves are smooth and bowls are generously rounded. The overall rhythm is lively and consistent, with modest baseline irregularity that preserves a natural hand-drawn feel while remaining clear in running text.
Works best for short to medium bursts of text where an informal, handwritten presence is desired—such as headlines, posters, packaging callouts, social media graphics, and quote treatments. It can also support subheads or labels when you want a friendly, personal accent without fully connected script lettering.
The font conveys an easygoing, personable tone—like a quick note or a casual headline written with a marker. Its slant and brisk stroke flow add energy, while the rounded shapes keep it warm rather than aggressive. Overall it reads as informal, upbeat, and human.
The design appears intended to mimic a neat, fast handwritten print—capturing the spontaneity of brush or marker writing while staying readable and consistent across a full alphabet and numerals. Its compact proportions and steady stroke weight prioritize clarity and energy for display-oriented settings.
Capitals are expressive and slightly more gestural than the lowercase, making them well-suited to emphasis. Numerals share the same handwritten tempo and compact proportions, keeping mixed text feeling cohesive. The stroke joins and terminals favor speed and simplicity over calligraphic detail, reinforcing a practical, everyday handwritten character.