Script Afbuf 4 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, packaging, branding, headlines, elegant, romantic, classic, whimsical, friendly, handwritten elegance, decorative initials, friendly formality, signature feel, calligraphic, flourished, looped, rounded, smooth.
A flowing, calligraphic script with a consistent rightward slant and rounded, brush-like terminals. Strokes show gentle contrast and a smooth, continuous rhythm, with frequent entry/exit strokes that encourage cursive connectivity. Capitals are more decorative, featuring generous loops and curved swashes, while lowercase forms stay compact with a relatively small x-height and soft, rounded counters. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with curved shapes and light flicks at terminals that keep them stylistically aligned with the letters.
Well-suited to short to medium-length display settings such as invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, product labels, and packaging where a handwritten elegance is desired. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers, especially when paired with a simpler text face for body copy.
The overall tone is polished and personable—more refined than casual handwriting, yet still warm and expressive. Its looping capitals and soft curves add a slightly whimsical, romantic feel suitable for inviting, celebratory messaging.
The letterforms suggest an intention to evoke formal handwriting with controlled, repeatable strokes—balancing legibility with decorative flourish. The design appears aimed at giving common phrases and names a refined, personal signature-like character without becoming overly ornate.
The design relies on lively stroke endings and occasional flourish-like hooks, especially in uppercase, creating a dynamic baseline texture. The narrow proportions and compact lowercase help long lines stay airy, while the ornate capitals provide focal points in headlines or initials.