Script Nybor 5 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: wedding invites, event branding, greeting cards, packaging, headlines, elegant, classic, romantic, refined, lively, formal script, calligraphic feel, polished handwriting, decorative caps, calligraphic, swashy, looped, slanted, fluid.
A formal, calligraphic script with a consistent rightward slant and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Strokes taper into sharp terminals and fine hairlines, while curves and entry/exit strokes create a flowing rhythm that often links forms in running text. Capitals show restrained swashes and looped bowls, giving clear word shapes without becoming overly ornate. The overall texture is smooth and polished, with compact proportions and a relatively low midline that keeps lowercase forms tidy and controlled.
Well-suited to short-to-medium display settings where elegant script is desired, such as wedding and formal event invitations, greeting cards, boutique packaging, and brand marks. It can also work for editorial or promotional headlines where a refined handwritten voice is needed, preferably at sizes that preserve the delicate hairlines.
The font conveys a classic, courteous tone—poised and slightly romantic, with a hint of vintage stationery charm. Its lively curves and crisp contrast feel celebratory and formal rather than casual, suggesting handwritten refinement and social polish.
Designed to emulate a polished, pen-written script with calligraphic contrast and smooth connections, balancing legibility with decorative flair. The restrained swashes and consistent slant suggest an intention toward dependable, formal typography for celebratory and upscale applications.
In longer lines the connecting strokes create an even cadence, while the high contrast makes the thins delicate and visually prominent. Numerals follow the same italic, calligraphic logic, with curved forms and tapered terminals that harmonize with the letters.