Print Akren 11 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, greeting cards, social media, casual, friendly, playful, hand-drawn, approachable, handmade feel, everyday notes, informal clarity, friendly tone, monoline, rounded, bouncy, organic, lively.
A casual, hand-drawn print style with smooth, mostly monoline strokes and gently rounded terminals. Letterforms show loose, organic construction with subtle wobble and uneven stroke endings, creating a natural pen-and-paper rhythm. Proportions are compact and slightly condensed, with a modest x-height and simple, open counters that keep words readable despite the informal shaping. The set maintains consistent general structure while allowing small per-glyph quirks and width fluctuations typical of handwriting.
Well suited to projects that benefit from a personal, handmade voice—such as lifestyle branding, packaging callouts, posters, greeting cards, classroom materials, and casual social media graphics. It can also work for short to medium text blocks when a relaxed, human tone is desired.
The overall tone is friendly and conversational, with a light, playful energy that feels personal rather than polished. Its informal regularity suggests quick note-taking or marker lettering, giving text a warm, human presence without becoming overly decorative.
The design appears intended to emulate neat, quick handwriting in an unconnected print style, balancing everyday readability with subtle imperfections that signal authenticity. It prioritizes an approachable, informal voice over strict geometric consistency.
Capitals have straightforward, legible silhouettes that pair easily with the lowercase, while numerals share the same relaxed, hand-inked feel. Curves and joins are kept simple and uncluttered, supporting clear word shapes in longer passages.