Script Nileh 12 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, wedding, branding, headlines, packaging, elegant, romantic, vintage, refined, lively, calligraphic flair, elegant display, handwritten charm, classic tone, calligraphic, swashy, brushy, slanted, connected.
A formal cursive with a pronounced rightward slant and a calligraphic, brush-like stroke that shifts between thick downstrokes and fine hairlines. Letterforms are narrow and flowing, with extended entry/exit strokes that encourage connection in running text. Capitals feature looped constructions and occasional swashes, while lowercase forms stay compact with tight bowls and a restrained, short-looking midline. Terminals often taper to pointed or teardrop ends, giving the rhythm a crisp, inked finish; numerals follow the same cursive logic with rounded, slightly swinging shapes.
Well-suited for invitations, wedding collateral, greeting cards, and other ceremonial or romantic materials. It also works for boutique branding, beauty and lifestyle packaging, and short display headlines where its swashy capitals and contrast can be appreciated. For best results, use at larger sizes or with generous spacing to prevent the fine hairlines and tight joins from crowding.
The overall tone is classic and romantic, echoing traditional handwriting and invitation calligraphy. Its contrast and swashy capitals add a sense of ceremony, while the quick, brushy joins keep it personable rather than overly formal.
The font appears designed to emulate confident, practiced calligraphy with a brush-pen feel—prioritizing graceful connections, expressive capitals, and a polished, vintage-leaning charm for display-oriented typography.
The design reads best as a connected script in words, where the consistent slant and long joins create a smooth horizontal flow. Uppercase forms are more decorative and can draw attention at the start of phrases, while the lowercase maintains a steady, legible cadence at display sizes.