Script Afkew 7 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, invitations, social posts, packaging, quotes, playful, friendly, whimsical, casual, handmade, hand-lettered charm, approachable display, compact headlines, casual elegance, bouncy, loopy, monoline feel, rounded, brushy.
A lively handwritten script with tall, slender proportions and a bouncy baseline rhythm. Strokes show noticeable contrast with tapered terminals and occasional brush-like swelling, giving letters a drawn, slightly textured finish rather than a perfectly uniform outline. Curves are rounded and open, with generous loops in letters like g, y, and j, and soft entry/exit strokes that often suggest connection even when letters are not fully joined. Uppercase forms are simplified and narrow, reading like quick marker capitals that sit comfortably beside the lowercase.
This font works well for short to medium text where a friendly, handwritten impression is desired—greeting cards, invitations, social media graphics, packaging callouts, quotes, and craft-oriented branding. It is especially effective for headings and highlighted phrases where its narrow, looping rhythm can provide personality without taking up much horizontal space.
The overall tone is warm and personable, with an informal charm that feels approachable and lightly whimsical. Its looping forms and airy spacing create a cheerful, conversational voice suitable for upbeat messaging.
The design appears intended to capture the spontaneity of neat hand lettering while maintaining consistent proportions and readable word shapes. It balances decorative loops with straightforward forms to stay usable in everyday display typography.
Spacing is relatively open for a script, improving clarity in mixed-case settings, while the narrow build keeps words compact. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with simple shapes and tapered ends, matching the text without looking overly decorative.