Script Duli 12 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: wedding, invitations, branding, packaging, headlines, elegant, romantic, refined, whimsical, vintage, formal script, signature look, decorative caps, display elegance, looping, flourished, calligraphic, swashy, monoline accents.
This script features a slanted, calligraphic construction with dramatic thick–thin modulation and tapered entry/exit strokes. Letterforms are narrow and rhythmically compact, with prominent loops, teardrop terminals, and occasional swash-like cross strokes that add sparkle without overwhelming the structure. Capitals are highly stylized and tall, with extended curves and soft hairline connections, while lowercase forms keep a petite x-height and rely on long ascenders/descenders for vertical animation. Numerals echo the same contrast and curl, with open counters and delicate finishing flicks.
Ideal for wedding suites, event stationery, boutique branding, and beauty or artisan packaging where a refined handwritten voice is desired. It also works well for short headlines, pull quotes, and logo-style wordmarks, especially when given generous spacing and used at larger sizes.
The overall tone is formal and romantic, with a touch of storybook whimsy. Its high-contrast strokes and ornate capitals suggest ceremony and polish, while the lively loops keep it personable rather than austere.
The design appears intended to emulate formal pen lettering with strong contrast and decorative capitals, prioritizing elegance and expressiveness over utilitarian text readability. Its compact width and animated terminals aim to deliver a luxurious, crafted signature feel in display settings.
In the sample text, the font holds together best at display sizes where the hairlines and interior joins remain clear. The most distinctive character comes from the capital set and the consistent use of tapered terminals, which create a bright, sparkling texture across words.