Script Rufi 12 is a light, very narrow, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, greeting cards, packaging, headlines, elegant, whimsical, airy, romantic, playful, calligraphic flair, decorative display, personal warmth, modern romance, delicate, swashy, calligraphic, looped, bouncy.
A delicate handwritten script with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a tall, slender silhouette. Letterforms are built from smooth, pen-like curves with frequent entry/exit strokes and occasional long, hairline crossbars, creating a lively rhythm across words. Connection behavior is mixed: some letters join fluidly while others stand more independently, adding an informal, hand-drawn cadence. Ascenders are prominent and often end in tapered terminals or soft swashes; bowls and counters stay relatively open despite the narrow proportions, and spacing feels airy with a slightly uneven, human baseline flow.
This font suits short, display-forward settings where its contrast and flourishes can be appreciated—wedding materials, greeting cards, boutique branding, beauty/lifestyle packaging, and editorial-style headlines. It works best when given room to breathe and when set at sizes large enough to preserve its fine hairlines and delicate joins.
The overall tone feels elegant yet playful, like modern calligraphy used for personal notes and celebratory messaging. Its thin hairlines and looping details bring a romantic, boutique sensibility, while the varied stroke emphasis adds charm and spontaneity rather than strict formality.
The design appears intended to emulate contemporary calligraphy with a light, refined pen touch, balancing ornamental swashes with readable letterforms. Its narrow, tall proportions and mixed connectivity suggest a focus on expressive display typography rather than continuous text setting.
Uppercase forms introduce the most flourish, with occasional extended curves and fine hairline crossings that read best at larger sizes. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple, lightly ornamented shapes that match the script’s flowing movement.