Script Afrub 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, invitations, greeting cards, social posts, friendly, casual, playful, handmade, warm, handwritten feel, approachable tone, decorative caps, everyday cursive, expressive rhythm, bouncy, rounded, looped, swashy, informal.
A lively handwritten script with a slight forward slant and a smooth, brush-pen feel. Strokes show gentle modulation with rounded terminals and frequent looped entries/exits, creating a bouncy baseline rhythm. Letterforms are compact and narrow, with small lowercase proportions and tall, expressive ascenders/descenders; capitals are larger and more decorative, often built from single flowing strokes. Connections are implied by cursive structure, though spacing and joins vary for a natural, hand-drawn texture.
Best suited to short to medium-length display settings where its handwriting personality can be a feature—logos, product labels, café menus, greeting cards, quotes, and social media graphics. It also works well for headings and callouts paired with a plain text face for longer reading.
The overall tone is personable and upbeat, like neat modern handwriting used for notes, labels, and invitations. Its rounded curves and soft stroke endings keep it approachable, while the taller loops and swash-like capitals add a lightly whimsical flair.
The design appears intended to emulate confident everyday cursive with just enough flourish to feel special. It prioritizes warmth and expressiveness over strict uniformity, aiming for an authentic handwritten look that remains clean and legible at typical display sizes.
The strongest visual character comes from the contrast between simple, compact lowercase shapes and more flamboyant uppercase forms, which can create a playful shift in texture in Title Case. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with rounded turns and slightly varied widths, reinforcing the informal, crafted feel.