Print Afrak 9 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, social media, book covers, branding, casual, friendly, approachable, playful, hand-drawn, human warmth, informal clarity, everyday note, quick emphasis, approachable voice, marker-like, rounded, loose, sketchy, organic.
A slanted, hand-drawn print with monoline strokes and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms show gentle irregularities in curve tension and stroke edges, creating a natural, written rhythm rather than strict geometric consistency. Proportions are open and slightly narrow-to-moderate, with variable character widths and lively spacing that keeps text airy. The construction stays simple and legible, with smooth joins, modest ascenders/descenders, and a generally even stroke color across lines of text.
Works well for short to medium-length copy where a human, approachable feel is desired—such as packaging, café or boutique branding, posters, social content, and book or journal covers. It also suits headings, pull quotes, and friendly UI labels, especially where a hand-rendered tone is more important than strict typographic precision.
The overall tone is relaxed and personable, like neat handwriting made with a felt-tip pen. Its slight bounce and informal shapes give it a friendly, conversational voice that feels contemporary and unpretentious. The italic slant adds motion and a quick, spontaneous character without becoming chaotic.
The design appears intended to mimic tidy handwritten print while maintaining reliable readability in sentences. It aims for an easygoing, everyday voice with enough consistency to set paragraphs, but with visible hand-made character to keep the texture warm and informal.
Uppercase forms remain straightforward and rounded, while lowercase shapes lean more fluid and handwritten, producing a clear hierarchy in mixed-case settings. Numerals follow the same casual logic with open counters and uncomplicated silhouettes, keeping them readable at typical display-to-text sizes.