Print Afkij 8 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: casual branding, packaging, posters, social posts, headlines, friendly, casual, playful, warm, handmade, human warmth, informality, approachability, everyday note, rounded, bouncy, monoline, soft terminals, quirky.
This typeface presents a handwritten print style with a steady, low-contrast stroke and a consistent rightward slant. Letterforms are narrow and slightly condensed, with rounded corners, soft terminals, and gently irregular curves that keep the rhythm human without becoming messy. Proportions are lively and variable from glyph to glyph, with simple, open counters and clear silhouettes that hold together well in continuous text.
It works well for short-to-medium display copy where an informal voice is desired—such as packaging, café menus, event flyers, posters, and social media graphics. In text settings it remains readable at comfortable sizes, especially when you want a friendly, conversational feel rather than a polished corporate tone.
The overall tone is approachable and upbeat, like quick marker or felt-tip lettering used for informal notes. Its slight wobble and softened endings give it a personable, homemade character that feels relaxed rather than formal.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, everyday handwriting—clean enough for readability, but with enough natural variation to feel personal. The italic slant and rounded, monoline construction suggest a focus on speed, warmth, and easygoing character over strict geometric precision.
Capitals remain simple and upright in structure while still following the italic angle, and the numerals match the same casual, handwritten logic. Spacing appears moderately loose for a handwritten face, helping maintain clarity as the slanted strokes and narrow widths create a quick, energetic texture.