Print Aknus 9 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, invites, greeting cards, quotes, casual, friendly, playful, handmade, approachable, human warmth, casual readability, handwritten texture, informal branding, rounded, monoline, loopy, soft, lively.
A slanted, handwritten print with smooth, rounded strokes and a lightly modulated line. The forms are narrow and tall with open counters and a gentle, springy rhythm, giving the set an airy texture on the line. Terminals are mostly tapered or softly blunt, and the curves stay continuous and flowing without connecting letters, maintaining clear separation between glyphs while still feeling drawn in one motion.
This font works well for short to medium text where a human, informal voice is desired—packaging copy, café or boutique signage, event invitations, greeting cards, and quote graphics. It also suits headings, captions, and social content where a light, handwritten texture can add warmth without becoming overly decorative.
The overall tone is informal and personable, like neat handwriting used for notes or labels. Its lively slant and soft curves add a friendly, slightly whimsical character that feels contemporary and easygoing rather than formal or institutional.
The design appears intended to provide a clean, readable handwritten look with a consistent italic motion and a gentle, rounded drawing style. It prioritizes friendliness and clarity, aiming for an everyday note-taking or label-like personality that remains usable in typical layout settings.
Capitals are simplified and legible with a consistent forward motion, while lowercase includes a few distinctive, looser shapes (notably the looped descenders and the single-storey constructions) that reinforce the hand-drawn feel. Numerals match the same narrow, curved construction and sit comfortably with the letters for casual text settings.