Print Alnaf 6 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, social media, branding, casual, energetic, expressive, retro, friendly, handwritten feel, compact display, casual voice, high energy, slanted, brushy, condensed, rounded, loose.
A condensed, right-slanted handwritten print with smooth, brush-like strokes and gently rounded terminals. Letterforms are tall and narrow with a lively rhythm, subtle baseline bounce, and slightly irregular stroke edges that preserve a natural hand-drawn feel. Shapes are generally open and streamlined, keeping counters clear while maintaining a quick, gestural construction; numerals follow the same narrow, cursive-leaning pattern with simplified curves and angled joins.
Best suited for short-to-medium display settings where an informal, handwritten personality is desired—such as posters, packaging callouts, social graphics, quotes, and brand accents. It can work in brief paragraphs at comfortable sizes, but its condensed proportions favor larger settings where the lively stroke motion reads clearly.
The overall tone is informal and upbeat, suggesting speed and spontaneity rather than polish. Its narrow, forward-leaning stance adds momentum, giving text a spirited, conversational voice that can feel retro and poster-like without becoming overly decorative.
The design appears intended to capture a fast, handwritten brush-pen feel in a compact footprint, balancing expressiveness with clear letter recognition. It aims to provide a personable, energetic alternative to neutral sans or formal scripts for attention-grabbing display typography.
Capital forms are especially elongated and upright-leaning in their structure, while lowercase forms stay compact and readable with consistent slant and spacing. The texture remains even across lines of text, with enough organic variation to feel human but not so much that it becomes messy.