Print Afruf 8 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, social graphics, branding, quotes, casual, friendly, handmade, playful, approachable, human touch, casual display, everyday note, friendly branding, brushed, monolinear, rounded, bouncy, informal.
A casual handwritten print with a slightly right-leaning, brisk rhythm and a narrow overall footprint. Strokes read as marker or brush-pen drawn: mostly monolinear with subtle pressure fluctuations and rounded terminals, plus occasional tapered starts and finishes. Letterforms are open and simplified, with gently irregular curves and small baseline and height inconsistencies that preserve a natural, drawn cadence while remaining coherent across the set. Counters stay fairly open, and the overall texture is light and airy rather than dense.
Well-suited to short to medium-length copy where an informal human touch is desired, such as packaging callouts, café menus, posters, stickers, social media graphics, and quote layouts. It also works effectively for light branding accents and headings where a relaxed, handwritten presence should stay legible.
The font conveys an easygoing, personable tone—like quick notes, informal labels, or hand-lettered packaging. Its lively slant and soft, rounded finishing give it a warm, upbeat character without feeling overly decorative.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident hand lettering in an unconnected print style—prioritizing natural rhythm and approachability over strict geometric precision. It aims to deliver a consistent handwritten voice that feels personal, modern, and easy to read in display and headline settings.
Uppercase forms are clean and readable with modest quirks that signal hand formation, while lowercase maintains a sketchbook-like spontaneity and a compact feel. Numerals match the same casual stroke logic, integrating smoothly with text for friendly, everyday typography.