Cursive Afkaz 11 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, greeting cards, social posts, quotes, invitations, airy, casual, delicate, modern, friendly, personal note, signature style, casual elegance, space saving, monoline feel, tall ascenders, long descenders, loose rhythm, open counters.
This script has a quick, pen-drawn look with slender strokes and sharp, tapered terminals that create a lively contrast between hairlines and slightly thicker downstrokes. Letterforms are tall and narrow with generous vertical reach, while the lowercase sits low with long ascenders and descenders that give lines a flowing, elastic rhythm. Connections are suggested rather than fully continuous, producing a semi-joined cursive texture with occasional lifted strokes and varied entry/exit angles. Counters remain open and simple, and the overall spacing reads clean and unforced, with slightly irregular stroke joins that reinforce the handwritten character.
It works best for short-to-medium text where a personal touch is desired—headlines, pull quotes, greeting cards, invitations, and social graphics. The narrow, tall proportions help fit longer words into tighter spaces, while the light stroke weight favors larger sizes and high-contrast backgrounds for best clarity.
The tone feels personal and relaxed, like neat everyday handwriting written quickly but with care. Its light, breezy rhythm and looping forms give it an approachable, contemporary friendliness rather than a formal calligraphic mood.
The design appears intended to capture a clean, contemporary handwritten signature feel—expressive and legible, with a controlled narrow width and enough natural variation to avoid looking mechanical.
Capitals are especially tall and gestural, often built from a single sweeping stroke, which creates strong word-shape silhouettes in titles. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple forms and a light, agile presence that matches the letters.