Script Tenef 12 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, wedding, greeting cards, branding, logotypes, elegant, romantic, vintage, refined, whimsical, hand-lettered feel, formal elegance, decorative caps, display clarity, classic charm, calligraphic, looped, swashy, flowing, delicate.
A delicate, right-slanted script with smooth, calligraphic stroke transitions and gently tapered terminals. Letterforms show a consistent cursive rhythm with rounded bowls, looping ascenders/descenders, and occasional entry/exit strokes that suggest pen movement, even when characters are not fully connected. Capitals are more decorative, with soft flourishes and open curves, while the lowercase maintains an even, flowing cadence. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, using curved forms and light finishing strokes that keep them stylistically aligned with the letters.
Best suited to short to medium display text where its loops and flourishes can be appreciated, such as invitations, wedding collateral, greeting cards, boutique branding, and logotypes. It also works well for quotes, headings, and packaging accents when paired with a simpler companion for body text.
The overall tone is graceful and personable, combining a classic, lettered feel with a light touch of playfulness. It reads as polished and romantic rather than casual, making the writing feel intentional—like a neat, formal note or invitation script.
Designed to emulate formal hand lettering with a consistent, flowing script voice—prioritizing elegance, readability in display contexts, and a decorative presence through expressive capitals and smooth connecting strokes.
Round counters and gentle curve geometry keep textures smooth at display sizes, while the more elaborate capitals and looping forms add visual character. The italic slant and varying letter widths create a lively baseline rhythm, especially in mixed-case settings.