Script Afken 15 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, greeting cards, quotes, posters, playful, whimsical, friendly, handmade, retro, hand-lettered feel, decorative warmth, casual elegance, brand personality, monoline feel, tall ascenders, looped forms, soft terminals, casual script.
A lively handwritten script with tall, slender proportions and a relaxed, slightly bouncy rhythm. Strokes show noticeable contrast between thicker verticals and finer joins, with rounded ends and occasional tapered entry/exit strokes. Letterforms lean toward upright and are only partially connecting—many lowercase shapes read as script-like while retaining clear separations in places. Ascenders are long and prominent, bowls are narrow, and counters stay open, giving the design an airy, vertical look despite its informal construction.
Best suited to short-to-medium display copy where its tall proportions and expressive loops can be appreciated—such as headlines, invitations, greeting cards, packaging, and social graphics. It can also work for pull quotes or menu headings, while very small sizes or dense paragraphs may lose some clarity due to the fine joins and narrow counters.
The overall tone is cheerful and personable, balancing neatness with a spontaneous, drawn-by-hand character. Its looped capitals and gently quirky details give it a light vintage craft feel that reads as inviting rather than formal.
Designed to mimic a tidy, upbeat hand-lettered style with script cues—adding flourish through looped capitals and soft terminals while keeping the overall texture light and readable. The intent appears to be an approachable display script that feels handcrafted and distinctive without heavy ornamentation.
Capitals are decorative and varied, with simple loops and swashes that add personality without becoming overly ornate. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, mixing straightforward forms with occasional curls, helping the set feel cohesive in display settings.