Script Degoy 5 is a light, very narrow, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: wedding, invitations, greetings, branding, packaging, elegant, romantic, whimsical, airy, refined, calligraphic feel, formal flair, decorative capitals, flowing rhythm, personal tone, calligraphic, looping, flourished, monoline-to-shaded, delicate.
A formal handwritten script with tall ascenders, tight proportions, and a graceful, slightly slanted-upright stance. Strokes shift between hairline entry/exit strokes and thicker downstrokes, creating a crisp calligraphic rhythm; terminals often finish in fine hooks or teardrop-like ends. Capitals are especially tall and decorative, with long introductory swashes and occasional cross-strokes that extend beyond the main letterform, while lowercase forms keep a narrow, vertical cadence with compact bowls and frequent looping joins. Numerals echo the same contrast and curl, with thin top strokes and heavier downstrokes that read well in display settings.
Best suited to short-to-medium display text such as invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, beauty or lifestyle packaging, and social graphics. It can also work for headings or pull quotes when generous line spacing is used to accommodate tall ascenders and flourishes.
The overall tone feels polished and romantic, like modern calligraphy used for celebrations and personal stationery. Its looping forms and airy counters add a whimsical, handcrafted charm, while the strong stroke contrast keeps it feeling formal rather than casual.
Designed to mimic contemporary pointed-pen lettering with a refined, ornamental character. The goal is expressive, formal handwriting that feels personal and celebratory while remaining cohesive across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
Spacing appears intentionally tight and rhythm-driven, producing a continuous, flowing texture in words. Long ascenders and flourish-like terminals can create lively letter interactions, especially in mixed-case settings where ornate capitals set the pace for a line.