Script Afkal 7 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, quotes, greeting cards, social media, friendly, playful, retro, folksy, romantic, personal tone, handmade feel, headline charm, brand warmth, brushy, looping, bouncy, rounded, casual.
A lively, handwritten script with a consistent rightward slant and brush-like stroke modulation. Letterforms are rounded and slightly compressed, with narrow proportions, tall ascenders/descenders, and a relatively small x-height that gives the lowercase an airy, vertical rhythm. Strokes show gentle tapering and swelling, with soft terminals and occasional teardrop-like joins; curves are smooth and elastic rather than rigidly geometric. Connectivity is suggested by cursive construction, though spacing and joins vary naturally, reinforcing an organic, hand-drawn cadence in both text and display sizes.
This script works best for friendly branding, packaging labels, invitations, greeting cards, and pull quotes where a personal voice is desirable. It’s particularly effective in headers, logos, and short statements, and can also serve for light, informal UI accents when used sparingly.
The font reads as warm and personable, with an upbeat, slightly nostalgic feel reminiscent of mid-century casual lettering and modern handmade branding. Its looping forms and buoyant rhythm communicate approachability and lighthearted charm rather than formality or austerity.
The design appears intended to capture the spontaneity of brush-pen handwriting while keeping a controlled, repeatable rhythm suitable for display typography. Its narrow, upright-leaning structure and loop-driven forms aim to provide a charming, handmade look that remains readable across common headline and short-text applications.
Capitals are expressive and simple, often built from a single flowing gesture that stands out well at larger sizes. Numerals follow the same informal, brush-script logic, with open shapes and clear directional strokes that keep them cohesive with the alphabet. The overall texture remains even and legible in short phrases, while longer lines create a distinctive, animated “handwritten” color.