Script Nybal 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, wedding, greeting cards, branding, headlines, elegant, romantic, formal, vintage, refined, formal script, calligraphic feel, display elegance, ornamental caps, looping, calligraphic, slanted, flourished, smooth.
A formal cursive with a consistent rightward slant and smooth, calligraphic stroke modulation. Letterforms show pronounced contrast between thick downstrokes and finer connecting strokes, with rounded terminals and frequent loops on ascenders and capitals. Proportions are compact and slightly condensed, with a modest x-height and relatively tall ascenders that create a graceful vertical rhythm. The glyph set reads as carefully drawn rather than rigidly geometric, with gentle irregularities that keep the texture lively while maintaining clear structure.
Well suited to invitations, announcements, and wedding stationery where an elegant scripted voice is desired. It also works effectively for logos, boutique branding, and short headlines that can take advantage of the ornate capitals and flowing connections. For extended passages, it will perform best at larger sizes and with generous leading to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is polished and expressive, suggesting traditional penmanship and classic invitation-style scripting. Its flowing joins and ornamental capitals give it a romantic, ceremonial feel, while the crisp contrast adds a sense of refinement and formality.
Designed to emulate formal handwritten pen script with an emphasis on graceful movement, looped flourishes, and a refined, high-contrast calligraphic finish. The intention appears to prioritize expressive display typography—especially in title case—while retaining enough structure for short lines of readable text.
Capitals are especially decorative, featuring extended entry strokes and occasional swash-like loops that stand out in headings. Numerals follow the same cursive logic, appearing slightly angled with rounded forms that harmonize with the alphabet. In longer text, the strong slant and tight spacing create a cohesive, continuous ribbon-like line, best supported by comfortable line spacing.