Script Afkal 3 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, quotes, greeting cards, playful, whimsical, friendly, retro, handmade, handwritten charm, approachability, decorative flair, casual elegance, display readability, looping, bouncy, rounded, monoline-like, quirky.
A lively script with smooth, rounded strokes and frequent loops, mixing connected lowercase forms with more separated, calligraphic uppercase shapes. Stroke modulation is noticeable, with thicker verticals and tapered terminals that give an inked, hand-drawn rhythm. Proportions feel compact with tall ascenders and descenders, and letterforms lean on soft curves, open bowls, and occasional flourish-like entry/exit strokes. Numerals and capitals keep the same informal pen-drawn character, with simple forms and a few distinctive hooks and swashes.
Works best for short-to-medium display text where personality is the goal—logos, product labels, invitations, social graphics, and headline treatments. It can also suit pull quotes or headings in editorial and craft-focused contexts, especially when paired with a simpler text face for body copy.
The overall tone is cheerful and personable, suggesting handwritten notes, café menus, and upbeat lifestyle branding. Its looping forms and slightly quirky proportions read as charming and approachable rather than formal or corporate.
Designed to emulate confident pen lettering with a light, buoyant cadence—balancing legibility with decorative loops and a casual, handcrafted finish. The intent appears to be a versatile, friendly script that reads clearly at display sizes while still feeling personal and made-by-hand.
Spacing and connections vary from letter to letter in a natural way, which reinforces the handwritten impression. The uppercase set shows more standalone display behavior, while the lowercase is more consistently cursive, making mixed-case text feel animated and conversational.