Script Afkun 17 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, craft branding, invitations, social posts, packaging, friendly, whimsical, handmade, casual, playful, handwritten charm, approachability, light decoration, casual elegance, monoline, rounded, bouncy, loopy, tall.
A slender, handwritten script with a monoline feel and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms are tall and narrow with a bouncy baseline rhythm and gently irregular, human stroke flow. Many characters show looped entrances/exits and simplified joins that suggest quick pen movement rather than rigid construction, keeping counters open and shapes airy. Capitals are lightly flourished without becoming ornate, and overall spacing feels light and slightly elastic, reinforcing the hand-drawn cadence.
Well-suited to short-to-medium text where a friendly handwritten voice is desired—greeting cards, invitations, quotes, social media graphics, and small-brand packaging. It also works nicely for headers, names, and accent lines paired with a neutral sans for longer reading.
The font reads personable and upbeat, like neat marker or brush-pen handwriting used for informal notes. Its tall, loopy gestures add a touch of whimsy while staying clean enough for friendly, approachable messaging. The tone lands more charming and conversational than formal or traditional.
The design appears intended to emulate neat, narrow handwritten script with a light, contemporary charm—prioritizing warmth, legibility, and an organic rhythm over strict calligraphic precision. Flourishes are kept restrained so the font can feel decorative yet broadly usable.
Distinctive loops appear in several ascenders and descenders (notably in letters like g, j, y), giving the lowercase a lively silhouette. Numerals are simple and rounded, matching the lettering’s easy, handwritten character and maintaining consistent stroke weight and softness across the set.