Script Afbas 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, packaging, headlines, quotes, elegant, whimsical, handcrafted, romantic, airy, display elegance, handwritten charm, boutique branding, decorative script, looped, calligraphic, monoline-hairline, tall ascenders, delicate.
A tall, slender script with pronounced stroke contrast and an overall upright stance. Letterforms are built from long, tapering stems and fine hairlines, with frequent loops in ascenders and descenders that give the set a flowing, handwritten rhythm. Connections are suggested in the lowercase with entry/exit strokes, while capitals are more standalone and simplified, often relying on narrow bowls and elongated verticals. The x-height reads small relative to the long extenders, and spacing appears open enough to keep the thin joins from clogging, especially in larger sizes.
This font suits short to medium-length display settings where its delicate contrast and looping forms can be appreciated—wedding or event invitations, beauty and lifestyle branding, product packaging, and editorial-style headlines or pull quotes. It will read best when given generous size and spacing, and when used in contexts that can accommodate its ornate extenders.
The tone is graceful and lightly playful—more refined than casual handwriting, but not rigidly formal. Its looping terminals and airy counters evoke a romantic, boutique feel, with a gentle, personable warmth suited to decorative messaging.
The design appears intended to capture a polished handwritten script look with a narrow footprint and dramatic contrast, balancing legibility with decorative loops. It aims to provide an elegant, distinctive voice for display typography rather than continuous text.
Numerals follow the same tall, narrow logic, mixing simple strokes with occasional curls (notably in 2, 3, and 9), which reinforces the handwritten character. The overall texture alternates between bold downstrokes and very thin connecting lines, creating a lively, sparkling color on the line.