Script Kigew 5 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, wedding, certificates, branding, headlines, elegant, formal, romantic, classic, ornate, calligraphic elegance, formal display, decorative capitals, classic refinement, calligraphic, flourished, swashy, looping, copperplate-like.
A slanted, calligraphic script with crisp, high-contrast strokes and tapered terminals that mimic pointed-pen writing. Capitals are more decorative and expansive, featuring generous entry/exit swashes and looped forms, while the lowercase is more restrained with compact bowls and a relatively small x-height. Stroke joins are smooth and continuous, with consistent rhythmic curves and a polished, engraved feel; spacing appears tight and the overall texture reads refined rather than casual.
Well suited for wedding invitations, formal announcements, certificates, and boutique branding where an elevated, traditional script is desired. It performs best for headlines, names, monograms, and short phrases, and can also work for accent text when set with ample size and breathing room.
The font conveys a formal, romantic tone with a distinctly traditional etiquette and ceremony feel. Its flowing swashes and glossy stroke modulation suggest sophistication and a touch of luxury, suited to moments where elegance is the primary message.
The design appears intended to emulate refined penmanship with a classic calligraphic cadence, prioritizing graceful motion and decorative capitals. It aims to deliver a polished, ceremonial look that elevates display typography through contrast, swashes, and flowing connections.
Uppercase forms carry much of the personality through prominent loops and extended terminals, which can create dramatic word shapes in title case. In longer lines, the strong slant and delicate hairlines make it most comfortable at medium-to-large sizes where the contrast and flourishes can remain clear.