Script Degam 5 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
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A slanted, calligraphic script with pronounced thick–thin modulation and long, tapering entry and exit strokes. Letterforms are narrow and vertically oriented, with compact lowercase proportions and relatively small bowls balanced by tall ascenders and descenders. The stroke rhythm alternates between smooth hairlines and heavier downstrokes, creating a lively texture that stays consistent across the alphabet. Capitals are more expressive, featuring extended swashes and looping structures that can reach into adjacent space, while lowercase shapes remain simpler and more readable in continuous word settings.
This font is best used for display applications where its contrast and flourishes can be appreciated—such as wedding suites, boutique branding, product packaging, menus, and short headline phrases. It also works well for pull quotes or accent typography when paired with a restrained sans or serif for body copy.
The overall tone feels graceful and decorative, with a blend of formal penmanship and a light, playful flourish. It suggests a classic, slightly old-fashioned elegance suited to celebratory or romantic messaging rather than utilitarian text.
The design appears intended to emulate confident, modern calligraphy with a polished, editorial finish—combining expressive capitals and smooth connecting strokes with enough regularity to remain legible in short passages.
Spacing appears intentionally tight, with connected-script behavior in running text and occasional open counters that help prevent dark buildup despite the contrast. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with curved forms and occasional swash-like terminals that keep them stylistically aligned with the letters.