Script Afrad 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, packaging, headlines, quotes, whimsical, elegant, vintage, friendly, airy, handcrafted feel, signature style, decorative display, boutique tone, personal warmth, monoline feel, looping, flourished, calligraphic, organic.
A slender, hand-drawn script with a smooth, ink-pen rhythm and frequent looped terminals. Strokes stay light overall but show noticeable thick–thin modulation in curves and joins, giving the letterforms a gently calligraphic texture. Capitals are tall and decorative with simple swashes and occasional cross-strokes, while lowercase forms are compact with small counters and a modest, delicate presence. Connections appear natural in text, with rounded entry/exit strokes and soft, tapered ends that keep the line lively rather than geometric.
Well-suited for invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, packaging, and display lines where a personal, handwritten voice is desirable. It performs best at medium to large sizes in headlines, pull quotes, and short phrases where the loops and fine stroke modulation can be appreciated.
The overall tone is playful and personable while still feeling refined. Its looping forms and airy spacing suggest a handcrafted, boutique sensibility—more charming than formal, with a slightly vintage, handwritten warmth.
The design appears intended to mimic neat pen lettering with a graceful, connected flow and just enough flourish to feel special. It prioritizes charm and expressiveness over strict uniformity, creating a distinctive signature-like look for display typography.
Numerals and capitals share the same narrow, elongated proportions and curved finishing strokes, helping headings and short phrases feel cohesive. The design leans on tall ascenders/descenders and distinctive loop shapes (notably in letters like g, y, and Q), which become a key part of its visual signature in running text.