Print Aknus 8 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invites, packaging, posters, social, headlines, casual, friendly, lively, human, handwritten feel, casual warmth, personal voice, quick lettering, hand-drawn, brushy, monoline, rounded, bouncy.
A slanted, hand-drawn print style with unconnected letters and a brush-pen feel. Strokes read mostly monoline with gentle thick–thin modulation and softly rounded terminals, giving forms a smooth, slightly elastic rhythm. Proportions are compact and a bit condensed, with a modest x-height and ascending/descending strokes that add vertical movement. Overall spacing is airy and irregular in a controlled way, reinforcing an organic, written texture in both letters and figures.
Best suited to short-to-medium text where a personable handwritten texture is desired, such as invitations, greeting cards, lifestyle packaging, café menus, and social media graphics. It can also work for posters and headlines when you want an informal, human tone without fully connected script letterforms.
The tone is warm and informal, like quick personal lettering used for notes, invites, or packaging copy. Its energetic slant and rounded joins keep it approachable rather than formal, suggesting a friendly, conversational voice.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, neat handwriting with a subtle brush influence—prioritizing natural rhythm and charm over strict geometric uniformity. It aims to deliver an easygoing, readable voice that feels crafted and personal in display and supporting copy.
Capitals are simple and open, while lowercase forms introduce more calligraphic motion and occasional loop-like turns, helping the text sample feel dynamic. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with smooth curves and slightly varied widths, maintaining consistency across alphanumerics.