Print Afney 4 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, greeting cards, social graphics, headlines, casual, friendly, playful, personal, lively, handwritten warmth, casual legibility, friendly branding, informal emphasis, rounded, brushed, slanted, open forms, soft terminals.
A casual, right-slanted handwritten print with smooth, brush-like strokes and rounded terminals. Letterforms show gentle stroke modulation and slightly variable widths, giving a natural pen-written rhythm rather than rigid repetition. Counters are generally open and simple, with single-storey lowercase shapes and softly curved joins; ascenders are tall and narrow while descenders add an easy, flowing swing. Overall spacing feels airy and informal, with a light, quick stroke that maintains consistent texture across lines of text.
Works well for short-to-medium text where an informal, handwritten tone is desired, such as packaging callouts, quotes, invitations, greeting cards, and social media graphics. It can also serve as a friendly headline or subhead font in editorial or branding contexts, especially when paired with a neutral sans for body copy.
The font reads as warm and approachable, with an everyday note-taking tone. Its energetic slant and soft, rounded shapes lend a friendly, conversational voice that feels upbeat rather than formal. The overall impression is playful and human, suited to messages meant to feel personal and unpolished in a deliberate way.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, legible handwriting with a smooth brush-pen feel—prioritizing charm and momentum over strict typographic regularity. Its consistent slant and simplified, open structures aim to keep text readable while retaining the spontaneity of hand lettering.
Capitals are simple and slightly condensed with a hand-drawn unevenness that keeps them from feeling mechanical. Numerals follow the same casual, handwritten logic, with curved forms and relaxed proportions that match the letters well. The italic-like angle is integral to the design, helping long text lines maintain forward motion and a cohesive handwritten texture.