Script Afkom 12 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, invitations, packaging, social posts, craft branding, friendly, casual, playful, handmade, approachable, handwritten warmth, casual elegance, personal voice, decorative display, monoline, rounded, brushy, bouncy, looping.
A lively handwritten script with a forward slant, rounded terminals, and smooth, continuous curves that mimic a quick pen or brush. Strokes stay mostly even with subtle thick–thin modulation and frequent looped joins, especially in lowercase, giving the line a flowing rhythm. Letterforms are compact and slightly narrow, with tall ascenders and descenders and a comparatively small x-height; counters are open enough to keep words readable while still feeling informal. Capitals are simplified and swashy in places, pairing well with the connected lowercase for mixed-case settings, and numerals follow the same handwritten, slightly irregular proportions.
Works well for friendly display typography such as greeting cards, invitations, product packaging, and social media graphics where a personal, handwritten voice is desired. It’s especially effective in short phrases, logos, and pull quotes where the looping joins and slanted rhythm can be appreciated at larger sizes.
The overall tone is warm and personable, like neat handwriting used for notes, invitations, or packaging. Its gentle bounce, loops, and softened shapes add a playful, crafty feel without becoming overly ornate or formal.
Designed to emulate a clean, confident hand-lettered script with natural joins and a slightly bouncy cadence, balancing everyday friendliness with enough structure for legible mixed-case text.
Connection behavior varies across letters, producing a natural hand-drawn texture and a slightly uneven baseline that adds charm. Some capitals read as stand-alone gestures with light flourishes, so short words and headlines tend to showcase the character best.