Cursive Afbas 7 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, invitations, quotes, social graphics, packaging, playful, airy, intimate, whimsical, casual, personal feel, casual elegance, expressive headings, handwritten texture, monoline, loopy, bouncy, tall, spidery.
A delicate handwritten script with tall, narrow letterforms and a lively, bouncing baseline. Strokes are predominantly fine and monoline-like, with occasional thickened touches and tapered terminals that read as pen-written rather than constructed. Ascenders are very long and slender, while lowercase bowls and counters stay small, creating a vertical, airy rhythm. Connections appear intermittently—some letters link smoothly while others remain separated—giving the texture a natural, written flow.
Well-suited to short, expressive text such as invitations, greeting cards, captions, and quote graphics where a personal, handwritten feel is desired. It can also work for boutique packaging, labels, and headings that benefit from a tall, elegant script presence. For best results, use at larger sizes or with generous tracking to preserve legibility.
The overall tone is lighthearted and personable, like quick notes in a sketchbook or a friendly message on a card. Its slender loops and relaxed spacing give it an airy, whimsical charm without feeling overly formal. The motion is upbeat and slightly quirky, lending a youthful, informal warmth.
This design appears intended to capture the spontaneity of everyday handwriting—tall, loop-driven, and lightly drawn—while remaining consistent enough for repeated setting. The narrow proportions and long ascenders suggest a focus on graceful vertical rhythm and an airy, contemporary handwritten look.
Uppercase forms are simplified and linear, pairing well with the lowercase’s looping joins. Several glyphs show distinctive looped entries/exits and narrow apertures, which adds character but can soften clarity at smaller sizes. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with rounded, open forms and a consistent light touch.