Script Afnov 13 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
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A slender, handwritten script with tall ascenders and compact lowercase proportions, built from smooth, continuous strokes and frequent loops. The forms lean mostly upright with a gentle, casual rhythm, and many capitals feature prominent entry/exit swashes that create a decorative silhouette. Stroke contrast is noticeable in places, with thin hairline turns and heavier downstrokes, while terminals often finish in soft curls or tapered hooks. Numerals and capitals are especially stylized, giving the set an ornamental, display-forward character.
Best suited for short to medium-length display settings such as invitations, announcements, boutique branding, packaging labels, and greeting cards. It also works well for pull quotes and section headers where the decorative capitals and looping strokes can be appreciated, rather than long passages of small body text.
The overall tone feels elegant yet approachable—like a neat, personal hand with a touch of vintage charm. Its looping capitals and airy strokes add a playful, romantic flavor without becoming overly formal.
The design appears intended to capture a refined, hand-lettered look with decorative capitals and smooth connected rhythm, balancing legibility with expressive flourishes. Its narrow, airy forms suggest an emphasis on graceful word shapes and an elevated, crafted feel.
Letter spacing reads slightly open in the samples, helping the thin internal counters and loops stay clear at text sizes. The most distinctive personality comes from the capital set, where extended swashes and curled terminals create lively word shapes and a strong sense of movement.