Script Lako 9 is a light, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: wedding invites, event stationery, branding, headlines, certificates, elegant, romantic, refined, classic, formal, calligraphic elegance, formal emphasis, decorative initials, invitation styling, luxury tone, calligraphic, flowing, flourished, swashy, graceful.
A formal, connected script with a pronounced rightward slant and smooth, continuous stroke flow. Letterforms show strong thick–thin modulation with hairline entry/exit strokes and fuller downstrokes, creating a polished calligraphic rhythm. Capitals are ornate and generously swashed, with looping terminals and extended lead-in/lead-out strokes, while lowercase forms are compact and tidy with restrained joins and rounded counters. Numerals follow the same cursive logic, mixing delicate curves with firm downstrokes for a cohesive texture in text.
Well-suited to wedding and formal event materials, including invitations, RSVP cards, menus, and place cards. It also works for elegant branding, product packaging accents, and short headlines where the decorative capitals can shine. For best clarity, it’s most effective at display sizes or in short passages rather than dense body copy.
The overall tone is sophisticated and romantic, evoking traditional penmanship and invitation-style lettering. Its flourishes and polished contrast give it a ceremonial feel suited to moments that call for grace and formality.
The font appears designed to emulate refined calligraphy with a clear hierarchy between decorative capitals and more streamlined lowercase, balancing legibility with ornamental flair. Its consistent slant, connected structure, and expressive swashes suggest an emphasis on formal presentation and celebratory typography.
The design relies on thin hairlines and fine terminals, with occasional long, sweeping strokes in capitals that can occupy extra horizontal space. In continuous text, the steady slant and consistent joining create an even, flowing line, while the swashier capitals provide strong emphasis for initials and short display settings.