Script Afdel 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, wedding, invitations, greeting cards, elegant, whimsical, friendly, romantic, crafty, hand-lettered feel, modern calligraphy, decorative display, personal tone, monoline feel, tapered strokes, looping ascenders, calligraphic, bouncy baseline.
This script shows a flowing, handwritten construction with a pronounced rightward slant and rhythmic, looping forms. Strokes appear brush- or pen-driven, with tapered joins and noticeable thick–thin modulation that gives letters a lively, calligraphic snap. Capitals are tall and flourishy with generous entry/exit swashes, while lowercase forms stay compact with a short x-height and long, looping ascenders/descenders. Spacing and widths vary naturally from letter to letter, reinforcing an organic, hand-drawn cadence while keeping overall letterforms clean and legible at display sizes.
This font is well suited to short-to-medium display text where its swashes and contrast can shine—logos, product packaging, boutique labels, invitations, and social graphics. It can also work for headlines or pull quotes when given sufficient size and breathing room to preserve its delicate hairlines and loops.
The overall tone is personable and polished—playful without feeling casual or messy. Its looping curves and buoyant rhythm suggest warmth, celebration, and a touch of romance, making it feel suited to boutique and craft-forward aesthetics.
The design appears intended to mimic confident modern calligraphy: smooth, connected motion, expressive capitals, and a refined thick–thin pattern that reads as hand-lettered. It prioritizes charm and personality over strict uniformity, aiming for an approachable, premium handwritten look.
Several glyphs feature distinctive looped terminals and open counters that help maintain readability in a decorative script. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple forms and occasional swash-like turns that keep them consistent with the letterforms.