Script Oldi 12 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, headlines, packaging, greetings, elegant, vintage, friendly, confident, romantic, display script, hand-lettered feel, formal warmth, decorative caps, smooth readability, looped, swashy, rounded, calligraphic, flowing.
A flowing connected script with a pronounced rightward slant and rounded, brush-like stroke terminals. Letterforms are compact with tight joins and consistent cursive rhythm, combining thick primary strokes with lighter connecting hairlines and tapered entry/exit strokes. Capitals are more decorative and looped, often featuring swashy forms and generous curves, while lowercase maintains a steady baseline flow with compact counters and a relatively small x-height feel. Numerals follow the same cursive logic, with soft curves and a slightly calligraphic, handwritten construction.
This font is well suited to short-to-medium display settings where a connected script can create recognizable word shapes—such as invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, packaging labels, and prominent headlines. It works best at sizes where loops and joins remain clear, especially when used for names, taglines, and emphasis lines rather than dense body copy.
The overall tone is polished and personable, blending a classic, slightly nostalgic feel with a warm, welcoming hand-lettered character. Its smooth joins and looping capitals give it a celebratory, invitation-like charm without feeling overly delicate.
The letterforms suggest an intention to deliver a bold, legible cursive voice with decorative capital flair, aiming for a refined handwritten look that reads smoothly in phrases while still feeling expressive and crafted.
The design leans on distinct capital forms and strong diagonal stress to create momentum in longer phrases. Spacing appears naturally cursive, with letters designed to visually connect and form continuous word shapes, making the texture more expressive than strictly text-oriented.