Print Akrow 8 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, invitations, casual, friendly, lively, handmade, retro, handwritten warmth, casual display, personal tone, lively rhythm, brushy, rounded, slanted, flowing, informal.
A slanted, handwritten print style with smooth, brush-like strokes and gently rounded terminals. Letterforms show a consistent forward rhythm, with modest stroke modulation and occasional tapered entries/exits that mimic pen pressure. Proportions are compact and somewhat tall in the caps relative to the lowercase, while spacing and widths vary slightly from glyph to glyph, reinforcing the hand-drawn feel. Overall outlines are clean and steady rather than rough, balancing spontaneity with legibility.
Well-suited for short to medium-length display text where an informal, personal voice is desired—such as branding accents, packaging callouts, posters, event invitations, and social media graphics. It can also work for pull quotes or headings when set with comfortable tracking to preserve its airy, handwritten rhythm.
The font reads as warm and personable, with an easygoing, conversational tone. Its energetic slant and soft curves evoke casual notes, café chalkboard menus (without texture), and upbeat mid-century-inspired signage. The overall impression is approachable and optimistic rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to capture the look of quick, confident hand lettering in an unconnected print style—adding personality and motion while staying clean enough for repeated use across headlines and promotional copy.
Uppercase shapes lean toward simplified, readable forms with a few distinctive flourishes (notably in curves and diagonals), and the numerals keep the same handwritten cadence with open, rounded bowls. The lowercase maintains a light, quick motion, with minimal joining behavior and clear separation between characters, supporting readability in short lines while still feeling expressive.