Script Niraz 1 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: wedding, invitations, branding, packaging, headlines, elegant, romantic, formal, vintage, refined, calligraphic feel, luxury tone, decorative caps, display elegance, swashy, ornate, calligraphic, flowing, looped.
This is a formal script with a pronounced rightward slant and dramatic thick–thin modulation. Strokes feel pen-derived, with hairline entry/exit strokes, tapered terminals, and frequent swashes on capitals and select lowercase letters. Letterforms show a compact, low x-height with tall ascenders and descenders, creating a vertical, fashion-like proportion. Rhythm alternates between tight joins and airy counters, and the numerals follow the same calligraphic contrast and italic movement.
It performs best in display settings where its contrast and swashes have room to breathe—such as wedding suites, formal invitations, boutique branding, labels, and elegant packaging. It also suits short headlines, nameplates, and pull quotes, especially when generous tracking and line spacing are available.
The overall tone is polished and ceremonial, with a distinctly romantic, old-world charm. High contrast and flourishing strokes lend a sense of luxury and occasion, suggesting crafted personalization rather than utilitarian text. The style reads as classic and tasteful, with a touch of theatrical flourish.
The design appears intended to emulate pointed-pen calligraphy with a refined, high-contrast look and expressive flourishes. Its proportions and ornamental capitals prioritize elegance and personality over dense text efficiency, aiming to elevate titles and signature-like phrases.
Capitals are especially decorative, often featuring large opening loops and extended lead-in strokes that can occupy extra horizontal space. The design relies on fine hairlines, so clarity can diminish at very small sizes or in low-resolution contexts, while larger settings emphasize the graceful stroke transitions and curves.