Script Dibov 16 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, packaging, headlines, logotypes, charming, lively, playful, handmade, romantic, handcrafted feel, expressive display, decorative capitals, contemporary script, brushlike, looping, bouncy, rounded, flourished.
This script has a brushlike, calligraphic construction with pronounced contrast between thick downstrokes and tapered hairlines. Letterforms lean noticeably and move with a springy rhythm, mixing smooth curves with occasional sharp entry and exit flicks. Capitals are decorative but not overly ornate, using generous loops and swashes that stay contained within a relatively narrow set width. Lowercase forms are compact with a modest x-height and frequent ascenders/descenders, giving the line a lively vertical texture. Connections are generally flowing, with some forms appearing semi-joined depending on the letter, and terminals often finish in soft hooks or teardrop-like strokes.
Well suited to short-to-medium display settings where personality is desired, such as invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, packaging labels, and social graphics. It can also work for logo wordmarks and section headers, especially when paired with a simple sans or serif for supporting text.
The overall tone is warm and personable, with an upbeat, slightly whimsical energy typical of modern hand-lettered script. Its contrast and graceful loops add a touch of romance and celebration, while the bouncy baseline and rounded shapes keep it friendly rather than formal.
The design appears intended to emulate contemporary brush lettering in a polished, repeatable font form—balancing expressive strokes and decorative capitals with enough regularity for readable, flowing phrases. It aims to deliver a handcrafted feel suitable for celebratory and lifestyle-oriented design.
The numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, with curved, open shapes and distinctive stroke modulation that keeps them visually consistent with the letters. The sample text shows good word-shape continuity and clear differentiation of key forms, especially in the capitals, which provide expressive emphasis without dominating the line.