Print Aknov 2 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, social media, greeting cards, friendly, casual, playful, warm, approachable, handwritten feel, casual warmth, quick note, friendly display, hand-drawn, brushy, rounded, loose, organic.
A slanted, hand-drawn print style with smooth, rounded strokes and softly tapered terminals that suggest a quick marker or brush-pen motion. Letterforms lean consistently forward, with simplified construction and occasional open counters, giving the alphabet an airy, informal rhythm. Proportions are compact with a relatively small x-height and gently irregular widths, producing a natural handwritten cadence while keeping overall shapes clear and legible at display sizes.
Works best where an informal, human touch is desired: short headlines, posters, invitations, greeting cards, and social graphics. It can also add approachability to packaging and signage when set at medium-to-large sizes, where the open shapes and flowing slant remain clear.
The font reads as relaxed and personable, with a friendly, everyday tone rather than a formal calligraphic one. Its buoyant slant and loose curves bring a playful, conversational feel that suits informal messaging and lifestyle-oriented design.
Designed to emulate quick, neat handwriting with a brushy texture—more like an everyday note than formal script. The consistent forward slant and simplified forms prioritize friendly readability and expressive charm in short-to-medium bursts of text.
Uppercase forms are clean and uncomplicated, while lowercase characters show more handwritten idiosyncrasy (notably in the loops and joins implied by stroke direction). Numerals follow the same casual brush logic, with rounded silhouettes and modest stroke variation that maintains a cohesive texture in mixed text.