Print Afkij 9 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, headlines, invitations, greeting cards, casual, friendly, playful, handmade, approachable, human warmth, casual readability, everyday note, friendly branding, rounded, monoline, bouncy, soft terminals, clean.
A slanted, handwritten print face with smooth, monoline strokes and rounded terminals. The forms are compact and slightly condensed, with a lively baseline rhythm and gentle irregularities that mimic quick marker or pen writing. Capitals stay simple and open, while lowercase letters show a modest x-height and a loose, airy internal spacing that keeps counters readable. Numerals are clear and informal, matching the same rounded, hand-drawn construction.
Well-suited to short-to-medium text where an informal, human voice is helpful—such as packaging callouts, posters, invitations, greeting cards, and social graphics. It can also work for educational materials and signage when a friendly tone is desired, with best results at display and subhead sizes.
The overall tone is relaxed and personable, with a light, conversational energy. Its slight bounce and soft curves feel friendly and informal rather than formal or technical, suggesting everyday notes, classroom materials, or cheerful messaging.
The design appears intended to provide a neat, legible handwritten print style that reads quickly while still feeling personal. Its consistent slant and restrained stroke contrast aim for clarity and a natural handwritten flow without becoming overly decorative.
Stroke endings tend to be softly blunted rather than sharp, and joins are smooth, reinforcing a clean handwritten look. The slant is consistent across letters and numbers, and spacing feels intentionally varied to preserve a natural, human rhythm in text.