Script Afred 12 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, packaging, posters, children’s, quotes, whimsical, handcrafted, friendly, retro, storybook, hand-lettered charm, friendly display, playful branding, craft aesthetic, brushlike, looped, bouncy, rounded, informal.
This font presents a hand-drawn script with mostly unconnected letters and a gently bouncing baseline. Strokes show a brush/marker-like modulation with soft joins and slightly uneven edges that enhance the handmade feel. Forms are narrow and tall with compact counters, and many glyphs feature small hooks, teardrop terminals, and occasional looped details (notably in letters like g, y, and Q). Capitals are simplified and airy with subtle flourishes, while lowercase shapes stay readable and rhythmic in text.
It works well for short-to-medium display text such as greeting cards, invitations, quote graphics, packaging labels, and boutique branding. The narrow, tall proportions help fit longer words into tighter spaces, while the handwritten texture adds personality for headers and accent lines rather than dense body copy.
The overall tone is playful and personable, like neat hand lettering for a note, label, or craft project. Its restrained flourishes and buoyant rhythm give it a light, charming character without becoming overly ornate. The feel leans nostalgic and storybook, suited to warm, approachable messaging.
The design appears intended to mimic casual brush lettering with a controlled, legible structure—combining the warmth of hand writing with consistent proportions for practical display use. Its modest swashes and looped terminals add charm while keeping the alphabet cohesive across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
Letterforms maintain consistent stroke behavior across the set, but retain intentional irregularities typical of drawn type, especially in terminals and curve tension. Numerals are clean and rounded, matching the alphabet’s soft, brushlike finish, and read well alongside text.