Script Askow 12 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, packaging, headlines, quotes, elegant, romantic, classic, friendly, refined, calligraphic feel, formal warmth, compact elegance, expressive caps, looping, flourished, calligraphic, slanted, monoline-like.
A flowing, right-slanted script with high-contrast strokes and a crisp, pen-drawn finish. Letterforms are narrow and compact, with tall ascenders/descenders and a relatively small x-height that emphasizes vertical rhythm. Terminals frequently curl into small hooks and loops, and bowls stay tight, giving words a tidy, continuous texture. Capitals are more expressive, featuring gentle swashes and occasional open loops that add display character without overwhelming the line.
Well-suited to invitation suites, event materials, boutique branding, and packaging where a handcrafted, elegant script is desired. It also works for short headlines, pull quotes, and product names, especially when generous spacing and clear contrast can be maintained at display sizes.
The overall tone is graceful and personable—formal enough for invitations, yet warm and approachable rather than stiff. Its looping terminals and smooth motion evoke traditional calligraphy and vintage correspondence, giving text a romantic, polished feel.
The design appears intended to emulate neat, formal handwriting with a calligraphic tool—balancing legibility with ornamental loops and expressive capitals. Its compact width and consistent slant suggest a focus on smooth, connected word shapes for polished display typography.
In running text the joins and slant create strong forward movement, while the narrow proportions help longer phrases stay compact. Numerals echo the script logic with curved entries and decorative turns, making them feel integrated with the letters rather than strictly typographic.