Script Tekal 12 is a very light, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: wedding, invitations, branding, packaging, certificates, elegant, romantic, refined, delicate, classic, formal script, calligraphic flair, luxury feel, decorative caps, calligraphic, flourished, looping, swashy, monoline-like.
A graceful formal script with slender, hairline strokes and pronounced thick–thin modulation that reads as calligraphic and pen-led. Letterforms are right-leaning with long, tapering entry and exit strokes, frequent loops, and generous swashes—especially in capitals and ascenders/descenders. The overall rhythm is airy and open, with small lowercase bodies relative to tall extenders, giving the line a tall, filigreed silhouette. Spacing and width vary by character, and connections are implied through flowing terminals even when letters don’t fully join in every instance.
Best suited to short, prominent text where its fine strokes and swashes can be appreciated—such as wedding stationery, invitations, boutique branding, product packaging, certificates, and elegant pull quotes. It performs especially well for names, headings, and monograms rather than dense paragraph settings.
The font conveys a polished, romantic tone—light, poised, and ornamental rather than casual. Its looping strokes and sweeping capitals suggest ceremony and tradition, with a sense of intimacy suitable for personal, celebratory messaging.
The design appears intended to emulate formal penmanship with a refined, decorative finish—prioritizing graceful motion, expressive capitals, and an upscale presence for display typography.
Capitals are notably decorative, often built from single continuous curves with large internal counters and extended lead-in flourishes. Numerals echo the same calligraphic logic, with slim strokes and curved terminals that keep them visually consistent with the letters.