Print Afkes 1 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, headlines, social media, branding, casual, friendly, playful, handmade, lively, handwritten feel, approachability, informal display, quick lettering, rounded, brushy, bouncy, monoline, soft terminals.
A casual, handwritten print with a consistent rightward slant and softly rounded, brush-like strokes. The letterforms are narrow and compact, with a gently irregular rhythm and slight variations in width that preserve a natural, drawn feel. Strokes remain largely uniform with smooth joins and tapered, softened terminals, giving the glyphs a fluid silhouette without connecting between characters. Counters are open and simplified, and curves dominate over sharp corners for an approachable, easygoing texture.
It works best in short to medium settings where a casual voice is desired—packaging callouts, posters, event promos, social graphics, and brand accents. The narrow, slanted forms help it fit tighter spaces while still maintaining a handmade presence, making it especially suitable for headlines, subheads, and labeling rather than dense body text.
The font conveys an informal, upbeat tone—like quick marker or brush lettering used for notes, labels, and friendly signage. Its lively slant and rounded shapes read as personable and energetic rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident hand-lettering with a clean, monoline brush/marker impression—prioritizing warmth, spontaneity, and legibility in informal display use.
Uppercase forms appear straightforward and legible with mild idiosyncrasies, while the lowercase shows more handwritten character in bowls, hooks, and descenders. Numerals follow the same drawn logic, with simple constructions and soft curves that match the overall texture.