Script Afdam 16 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, packaging, invitations, quotes, playful, whimsical, handmade, friendly, casual, handwritten feel, expressive display, friendly tone, compact lettering, decorative script, bouncy, brushed, looped, rounded, lively.
A lively handwritten script with a bouncy baseline and narrow, vertically oriented letterforms. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin modulation, with heavier downstrokes and hairline connecting strokes that create an airy rhythm. Curves are rounded and slightly elastic, with occasional flourished terminals and looping joins; some letters connect while others remain separated, giving a mixed, hand-drawn continuity. Capitals are tall and expressive with simplified, single-stroke constructions, while lowercase forms stay compact and upright with occasional descenders that curl or hook.
Best suited for short display text where the energetic stroke contrast and looping forms can be appreciated—such as headlines, logos, invitations, greeting cards, packaging, and pull quotes. It can also work for labels and social graphics when set with generous size and breathing room.
The overall tone feels informal and personable, like quick brush-pen lettering used for friendly notes or crafty signage. Its rhythmic loops and varied stroke pressure add a light, whimsical character that reads as warm rather than formal.
The design appears intended to emulate brush-pen handwriting with expressive pressure changes, balancing legibility with decorative loops and playful movement. Its narrow, upright forms suggest a goal of fitting lively script into compact spaces without losing personality.
Spacing is relatively tight and the narrow proportions make the texture compact, while the contrast and fine joins introduce a delicate feel in smaller sizes. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple shapes and tapered terminals that keep them consistent with the letterforms.