Script Afbuf 5 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, branding, packaging, logotypes, elegant, vintage, playful, romantic, friendly, signature feel, decorative caps, handcrafted tone, display script, calligraphic, looping, swashy, rounded, monolinear-ish.
A flowing script with a consistent rightward slant and smooth, brush-like curves. Strokes show moderate thick–thin modulation and rounded terminals, with frequent entry/exit strokes that create a continuous handwritten rhythm. Capitals are notably ornate with generous loops and occasional swash-like extensions, while lowercase forms are compact with a relatively small x-height and tall ascenders/descenders that add vertical liveliness. Numerals follow the same cursive logic, leaning and curving with soft, open counters.
Well suited to invitations, greeting cards, and event materials where a personable, elegant script is desired. It also works effectively for branding and packaging accents—especially for names, short headlines, and signature-style logotypes—where the decorative capitals can serve as focal points.
The overall tone is warm and personable, with a classic, slightly retro polish. Its looping capitals and buoyant rhythm give it a celebratory, romantic feel without becoming overly formal or rigid.
Designed to mimic a neat, calligraphic hand with refined loops and a steady slant, balancing readability with flourish. The emphasis on expressive capitals and smooth joining behavior suggests an intention for display-oriented text that feels crafted and celebratory.
Spacing appears comfortably open for a script, helping letter shapes remain distinct in words, while the more decorative uppercase forms naturally draw attention at the start of lines or names. The texture is smooth and even across the alphabet, suggesting a cohesive, intentionally stylized handwritten voice.