Script Afniv 12 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, branding, packaging, headlines, whimsical, vintage, playful, handmade, storybook, handwritten charm, decorative script, compact elegance, friendly voice, monoline feel, looped terminals, narrow set, bouncy rhythm, organic curves.
A narrow, handwritten script with tall ascenders/descenders and a lightly bouncy baseline. Strokes show clear calligraphic modulation with thin hairlines and heavier downstrokes, plus soft, rounded joins and occasional tapering terminals. Letterforms mix gentle loops with simplified structures, keeping counters open and silhouettes slender; capitals are more decorative with curled entries and occasional swash-like strokes. Overall spacing is airy and the texture is light, with an organic, slightly irregular rhythm typical of pen-drawn lettering.
Well-suited to invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, and packaging where a handcrafted script adds personality. It works best in short to medium-length headlines, product names, and pull quotes; for longer passages, generous size and line spacing will help preserve the delicate details and narrow forms.
The font conveys a charming, personable tone—romantic and slightly old-fashioned, with a playful, storybook warmth. Its narrow, elegant flow feels expressive and friendly rather than formal or corporate, making text feel hand-addressed and crafted.
Designed to mimic neat pen lettering with a graceful, flowing motion while staying compact and readable. The intent appears to balance expressive capitals and looped accents with relatively simple lowercase construction for practical, everyday decorative use.
Capitals stand out as distinctive display shapes with more flourish than the lowercase, helping create strong word shapes in titles. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple, narrow figures and modest stroke contrast that harmonizes with the letters.