Script Afkib 9 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, quotes, posters, friendly, playful, casual, approachable, handmade, handwritten feel, friendly tone, headline script, casual elegance, quick readability, brushy, rounded, bouncy, monoline-ish, loopy.
A lively, handwritten script with a brush-pen feel and gently slanted letterforms. Strokes show noticeable pressure modulation, with tapered entries and exits and occasional swelling on curves, giving the line a soft, organic texture. Letter shapes are compact and narrow, with rounded terminals and a mix of open, airy counters and tighter joins. Connections between letters are implied by flowing strokes in the sample text, while individual glyphs retain distinct, readable silhouettes across upper- and lowercase.
Works well for short-to-medium headlines where a personable, handwritten voice is desired, such as brand accents, packaging labels, social graphics, invitations, and quote-based designs. It can also serve as an expressive companion to a neutral sans or serif in editorial layouts, especially for pull quotes or section headers.
The font conveys an informal, upbeat tone—like quick, confident handwriting used for notes, packaging callouts, or friendly headlines. Its springy rhythm and rounded forms feel warm and personable rather than strict or ceremonial.
Designed to emulate natural brush-pen handwriting with a clean, consistent rhythm that stays legible in text samples while still feeling personal and spontaneous. The emphasis appears to be on friendly expressiveness and quick readability rather than formal calligraphic flourish.
Uppercase forms read as simplified, hand-drawn caps that harmonize with the lowercase rather than acting as ornate swashes. Numerals follow the same casual, pen-written logic, with curved shapes and slight irregularities that reinforce the handmade character.