Script Dodal 12 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, invitations, greeting cards, posters, whimsical, vintage, friendly, playful, handmade, handwritten charm, decorative display, warm branding, playful tone, looping, bouncy, curly, rounded, flourished.
A lively handwritten script with buoyant rhythm and pronounced entry/exit strokes. Letterforms show rounded bowls, frequent loops, and occasional swashy terminals, creating a flowing but slightly irregular baseline feel. Strokes move between fine hairlines and thicker downstrokes, with compact interior counters and a generally narrow footprint. Capitals are more decorative, featuring curled arms and enlarged loops, while lowercase stays simpler but still includes expressive ascenders and descenders; numerals follow the same curly, hand-drawn logic.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings where its loops and swashes can be appreciated—logos, product labels, café menus, craft packaging, invitations, and headline treatments. It can also work for pull quotes or signage when set with generous size and spacing to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, suggesting a casual note written with care rather than a strict calligraphic hand. Its curls and soft forms lean nostalgic and decorative, giving text a charming, storybook warmth.
Designed to capture a polished handwritten look: decorative enough for standout titles, but structured enough to remain legible across common letter and number sequences. The expressive capitals and rhythmic lowercase suggest an emphasis on charm and personality over strict uniformity.
In longer text, the script reads more like a semi-connected hand than a fully continuous script, with spacing and join behavior varying by letter. The contrasty strokes and tight counters can make dense settings feel darker, while the distinctive capitals add strong personality in headings and short phrases.