Print Effa 6 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, reverse italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, greeting cards, packaging, children’s books, casual, quirky, hand-drawn, playful, organic, handwritten voice, friendly tone, informal display, personal feel, monoline, upright, bouncy, open counters, irregular rhythm.
A light, hand-drawn print with monoline strokes and gently uneven pressure, showing small fluctuations in width and terminal shape. Letterforms lean slightly backward and keep a narrow overall footprint, with compact lowercase proportions and a short x-height that emphasizes ascenders and descenders. Curves are open and rounded, while straight strokes remain slightly wobbly, creating a lively, human rhythm. Spacing is irregular but readable, and the numerals follow the same informal, sketch-like construction.
It works well for informal headlines, posters, and captions where a handwritten voice is desirable. The font also suits greeting cards, playful packaging, and children-oriented materials, as well as branding for casual cafés, small shops, or craft products where an authentic hand-drawn impression helps set the tone.
The font feels conversational and approachable, with a quirky, handmade charm. Its backward slant and bouncy rhythm give it a slightly whimsical, offbeat tone that reads as personal rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, neat hand lettering in an unconnected print style, prioritizing personality and warmth over strict geometric consistency. Its narrow, lightly drawn forms and subtle reverse slant aim to deliver a distinctive handwritten voice while remaining broadly legible in display use.
Capital shapes are simple and legible with minimal ornament, while lowercase forms show the most personality through varied bowls, soft hooks, and lightly tapered ends. In longer text, the consistent light stroke keeps the page airy, but the irregular baseline and tight lowercase height make it better suited to display and short passages than dense, small-size setting.