Cursive Afnas 12 is a very light, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, wedding, quotes, social media, airy, delicate, whimsical, personal, elegant, personal voice, light elegance, quick handwriting, display script, monoline, looping, tall ascenders, long descenders, open counters.
A slim, handwritten cursive with a lightly drawn, monoline feel and a pronounced rightward slant. Letterforms are tall and compact, with a small lowercase body and frequent long ascenders/descenders that create a vertical, willowy rhythm. Strokes taper subtly at terminals and crossings, and many glyphs use simple loops and single-stroke constructions, keeping the texture clean and uncluttered. Spacing is relatively tight and the overall color stays light, making the line of text feel refined and breathable rather than dense.
Works best for short to medium text where personality is desired—logos, boutique branding, packaging accents, invitations, headings, pull quotes, and social posts. It’s particularly effective when paired with a simple sans or serif for body copy, letting the script carry emphasis in names, titles, or highlighted phrases.
The tone reads intimate and breezy, like neat personal handwriting with a gentle, fashion-forward elegance. Its narrow, flowing motion and soft loops lend a romantic, slightly whimsical character without becoming overly ornate.
Designed to capture the look of quick, confident pen lettering in a tidy cursive style, prioritizing flow and elegance over heaviness. The narrow, tall proportions and restrained detailing suggest an intention to stay legible in display settings while still feeling distinctly hand-drawn.
Uppercase forms are expressive and taller than the lowercase, often using extended entry/exit strokes that stand out in initials and short words. Numerals follow the same slender, handwritten logic, pairing best with layouts that allow for generous line spacing to accommodate the long extenders.