Script Rako 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, very high contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, invitations, posters, elegant, dramatic, romantic, fashion-forward, artistic, calligraphic feel, boutique branding, decorative display, expressive tone, calligraphic, hairline, flourished, tall, looped.
A tall, calligraphic script with pronounced thick–thin modulation and tapered terminals that mimic a pointed pen or brush. The letterforms are narrowly proportioned overall, with long ascenders and descenders and a compact lowercase body that emphasizes vertical rhythm. Strokes frequently swell into inky main stems then fall away into fine hairlines, with occasional entry/exit swashes and looping joins that create a lively, hand-drawn texture. Uppercase forms read as decorative initials with simplified, elongated shapes, while numerals and lowercase maintain the same high-contrast, ink-on-paper feel.
It works best for display settings where its contrast and tall rhythm can be appreciated: logotypes, brand marks, editorial headlines, packaging labels, event stationery, and short quotes. For longer text, it is more suitable as an accent face paired with a simpler companion for readability.
The font conveys a refined, expressive mood—part formal, part whimsical—where sharp contrast and slender proportions add drama and sophistication. Its looping strokes and airy hairlines suggest a romantic, boutique sensibility suited to stylish, personality-driven typography.
The design appears intended to capture an expressive calligraphy look with strong stroke contrast and a narrow, elongated profile, balancing formal script cues with an intentionally hand-rendered irregularity for character and flair.
Spacing and stroke density vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, enhancing the handmade character and giving lines of text an irregular, organic cadence. The most delicate hairlines can appear fragile at small sizes or on low-contrast reproduction, while the heavier stems remain visually assertive.