Print Afkem 12 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, social ads, menus, friendly, playful, casual, retro, hand-lettered feel, friendly branding, casual emphasis, poster impact, brushy, rounded, lively, punchy, compact.
A compact, right-slanted handwritten print with thick, brush-like strokes and rounded terminals. The letterforms show gentle tapering and soft corners, creating an even, low-contrast rhythm that stays cohesive across caps, lowercase, and numerals. Counters are small and shapes are simplified for impact, with a slightly bouncy baseline feel and tight, efficient proportions that keep words dense and energetic.
This font performs best in short to medium display settings such as headlines, posters, packaging callouts, menus, and social media graphics where a casual handwritten voice is desirable. The dense proportions and heavy strokes help it hold up at smaller display sizes and on busy backgrounds, though it will feel most natural when used for emphasis rather than long-form reading.
The overall tone is informal and upbeat, suggesting quick marker or brush lettering used for friendly emphasis. Its slanted, punchy forms read as expressive and approachable, with a light retro craft and sign-painting flavor.
The design appears intended to mimic fast, confident hand lettering—clean enough for repeated use, but lively enough to retain a human, brushed character. It prioritizes warmth and immediacy, aiming for bold, friendly messaging in contemporary casual branding.
Caps are assertive and chunky while the lowercase remains highly legible, with single-storey forms and minimal ornamentation. Numerals follow the same brushy, rounded construction, making mixed text feel consistent and poster-ready.