Script Afkom 16 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, branding, packaging, invitations, social posts, friendly, whimsical, casual, charming, retro, handwritten charm, friendly display, personal tone, decorative capitals, looping, monoline, bouncy, rounded, playful.
A lively handwritten script with a gentle rightward slant, smooth curves, and rounded terminals. Strokes stay mostly even with modest thick–thin modulation, and the letterforms show a bouncy rhythm with tall ascenders/descenders and compact lowercase bodies. Many capitals include decorative entry/exit strokes and soft flourishes, while the lowercase maintains a simple, legible cursive structure with occasional looped joins and slightly irregular, hand-drawn spacing.
Well-suited for short to medium display text where a personal, crafted feel is desired—such as invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, labels, and packaging. It also works for headings, pull quotes, and social graphics, especially when paired with a calmer sans or serif for supporting text.
The overall tone is warm and personable, leaning playful and slightly retro rather than formal calligraphy. Its looping capitals and buoyant baseline give it a cheerful, informal voice that feels handwritten and approachable.
Designed to emulate neat, everyday cursive with a touch of flourish—prioritizing charm and personality over strict uniformity. The consistent stroke behavior and rhythmic loops suggest an intention for friendly display use, where handwriting character and smooth flow are key.
The font reads best when allowed some breathing room: the tall loops and extended strokes in capitals and letters like f, g, j, and y can create busy clusters in tight settings. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with rounded shapes and simple, flowing construction that matches the script texture.