Print Akden 9 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, quotes, greeting cards, social media, casual, friendly, playful, handmade, approachable, human touch, informality, approachability, quick notes, casual emphasis, monoline, upright slant, rounded, loose, bouncy.
A casual handwritten print with a rightward slant and open, simplified letterforms. Strokes read as mostly monoline with subtly uneven pressure and rounded terminals, giving the shapes a drawn-by-hand rhythm. Proportions are compact and slightly condensed, with modest ascender/descender activity and a lively baseline that keeps words feeling animated. Counters are generally open and airy, and the overall texture stays consistent while preserving small variations that feel natural rather than mechanical.
Well-suited to short-to-medium text in contexts where a human, informal feel is desirable—packaging, posters, pull quotes, invitations, greeting cards, and social media graphics. It can also work as an accent face for headings or labels where a relaxed handwritten note-like texture helps soften a layout.
The tone is informal and personable, like quick marker or pen notes that still aim for legibility. Its energetic slant and soft, rounded endings create a friendly, upbeat voice suited to conversational copy and playful messaging.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, legible everyday handwriting—more printed than cursive—balancing spontaneity with enough consistency to read comfortably in sentences. It prioritizes warmth and personality over strict geometric regularity.
Uppercase forms remain simple and readable, while the lowercase introduces more character through looped descenders and occasional single-stroke constructions. Numerals and punctuation follow the same loose, handwritten logic, keeping the set cohesive in running text.