Print Afkif 8 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, social media, headlines, quotes, casual, playful, friendly, personal, energetic, handwritten feel, casual display, friendly tone, quick note, human warmth, brushy, monoline, rounded, bouncy, quirky.
A lively hand-drawn print style with a rightward slant and brush-pen presence. Strokes are mostly monoline to gently modulated, with soft, rounded terminals and occasional tapered entries that mimic quick marker movement. Letterforms are open and simplified, with slightly uneven baselines and variable character widths that create a natural, handwritten rhythm. Lowercase shows a compact x-height and tall ascenders, while counters remain airy enough for clear word shapes in display sizes.
Best suited for short-to-medium display text where a human, handmade voice is desired—posters, packaging callouts, social graphics, invitations, and quote treatments. It can also work for labels and headings when you want personality and movement, though dense small-size body copy may feel busy due to the intentional irregularity and compact lowercase proportions.
The font reads as informal and approachable, with a spontaneous, sketchbook energy. Its slightly exaggerated slant and bouncy spacing give it a conversational tone that feels personal and upbeat rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to emulate fast, confident handwriting made with a marker or brush pen, prioritizing warmth and immediacy over strict geometric consistency. Its goal is to deliver a distinctive, personable tone while keeping letterforms recognizable and readable in expressive settings.
Capitals are bold and gestural, often wider and more expressive than the lowercase, which can make initial caps stand out strongly in titles. Numerals follow the same hand-drawn logic with rounded curves and a quick, single-stroke feel, supporting the overall casual texture.