Script Derat 4 is a light, narrow, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, wedding stationery, branding, logotypes, packaging, elegant, romantic, whimsical, refined, airy, calligraphic feel, decorative display, personal touch, premium tone, celebratory use, looping, calligraphic, monoline hairlines, swashy, delicate.
A formal, handwritten script with tall proportions, slender stems, and pronounced thick–thin modulation that mimics a pointed-pen rhythm. Strokes are smooth and fluid with frequent entry/exit hairlines, soft curves, and occasional looped terminals, while many capitals introduce gentle swashes and extended cross-strokes. Letterforms feel slightly variable in width and spacing like natural handwriting, with a relatively small x-height and long ascenders/descenders that create an open vertical texture. Numerals and punctuation follow the same calligraphic logic, remaining readable while maintaining the light, ornamental line quality.
This script works best for display settings where its contrast and looping terminals can be appreciated: invitations, event materials, greeting cards, boutique branding, and packaging accents. It also suits short headlines, pull quotes, and name-focused applications where the swashier capitals can add personality without sacrificing legibility. For longer passages, larger sizes and comfortable line spacing help maintain readability.
The overall tone is graceful and intimate, balancing polish with a hand-drawn charm. Its looping forms and high-contrast sparkle give it a romantic, boutique feel, while the upright stance keeps it composed rather than casual. The result reads as friendly-elegant—decorative without becoming overly theatrical.
The design appears intended to capture a polished calligraphic handwriting look—combining refined thick–thin strokes with approachable, slightly irregular rhythm. It emphasizes decorative capitals and graceful connections to deliver a premium, celebratory voice suitable for personalized and occasion-driven typography.
In running text, the repeating upstrokes create a lively shimmer, and the taller capitals naturally draw attention as focal points. Descenders (notably in letters like g, j, y) add flourish and can increase line-to-line interaction, so generous leading helps preserve clarity in paragraphs.