Print Akbes 2 is a light, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, social, quotes, headlines, casual, playful, friendly, whimsical, handmade, handmade tone, casual voice, friendly branding, playful emphasis, monoline, bouncy, quirky, loose, upright-leaning.
A lively handwritten print with a monoline feel and subtly uneven stroke flow, as if drawn with a felt tip or quick pen. Letterforms are compact with tight sidebearings and a gently bouncing baseline rhythm; proportions vary slightly from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an informal, human cadence. Terminals are mostly rounded or softly tapered, counters are open, and curves (notably in O/Q and the lowercase bowls) are slightly irregular in a natural way. Ascenders are relatively tall compared to the x-height, and several glyphs show a mild forward lean and idiosyncratic joins (e.g., k, y, and g) that keep the texture animated.
Best suited for short-to-medium text where an informal voice is desired: posters, packaging callouts, social graphics, invitations, greeting cards, and quote treatments. It also works well for headings and subheads in youth-oriented or crafty contexts where a handmade texture adds warmth.
The overall tone is approachable and lighthearted, with a sketchbook spontaneity that reads as personable rather than polished. Its gentle wobble and narrow, quick-written forms suggest conversational notes, crafty labels, and playful editorial moments.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of quick hand lettering in a neat, printable form—maintaining legibility while preserving the small irregularities that signal authenticity and charm.
Capitals are simple and legible, with a handwritten stiffness that contrasts nicely against the more relaxed lowercase. Numerals follow the same drawn rhythm, with rounded shapes and slight inconsistencies that help them blend into text rather than appearing mechanically aligned.