Print Afruf 9 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, social media, headlines, greeting cards, friendly, casual, playful, approachable, lively, handwritten feel, casual tone, friendly display, everyday note, hand-drawn, monoline, rounded, bouncy, loose.
This font has a hand-drawn, pen-like construction with mostly monoline strokes and gently rounded terminals. Letterforms lean forward and keep a narrow footprint, with simple, open counters and slightly uneven curves that preserve a human rhythm. Capitals are modestly sized and cleanly shaped, while lowercase forms stay compact with a relatively small x-height and tall ascenders/descenders. Numerals follow the same informal, drawn look, with smooth curves and a lightly irregular baseline that adds movement without becoming messy.
It works well for informal headlines, short blurbs, and display settings where a human, handmade voice is desirable—such as packaging, café menus, event posters, and social media graphics. It can also suit greeting cards and crafts, especially when you want warmth and spontaneity over precision.
The overall tone is relaxed and personable, like quick marker notes or casual signage. Its forward slant and soft curves give it an upbeat, conversational feel that reads friendly rather than formal.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident handwriting with consistent stroke weight and a readable, print-like structure. It prioritizes charm and immediacy, creating a natural, upbeat texture in text while remaining legible at display and subhead sizes.
Stroke endings often show subtle flicks and tapered joins, reinforcing a natural writing gesture. Spacing is slightly variable from glyph to glyph, contributing to a lively texture in words and longer sentences.