Script Duka 1 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
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A formal script with slender hairlines and pronounced thick–thin modulation, giving the letters a crisp, engraved feel. Strokes are smooth and upright overall, with frequent entry/exit curls and looped terminals that create a gentle, flowing rhythm. Uppercase forms are ornate and spacious with long, curving swashes, while the lowercase is compact with a comparatively short x-height and tall ascenders/descenders that add vertical grace. Counters tend to be small and teardrop-like, and the numerals echo the same calligraphic contrast with softly tapered ends.
This script is well suited to display settings such as wedding stationery, invitations, greeting cards, and boutique brand marks where elegance and personality are desired. It can also work for short headlines on packaging or labels, especially when printed large enough to preserve the delicate hairlines and interior details.
The font reads as sophisticated and lyrical, balancing classic calligraphy with playful flourishes. Its looping terminals and dramatic contrast lend a romantic, celebratory tone that feels at home in boutique and vintage-leaning aesthetics.
The design appears intended to emulate formal pen calligraphy with high contrast and decorative swashes, delivering an upscale handwritten look for expressive, occasion-driven typography.
Letterforms show a consistent right-leaning stress and recurring curl motifs, but spacing and widths vary to preserve a handwritten cadence. Fine hairlines and delicate joins suggest it will look best when given enough size and breathing room so the thin strokes and loops remain clear.