Script Dufa 12 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: wedding, invitations, greeting cards, branding, packaging, elegant, vintage, romantic, playful, whimsical, formal flair, handmade feel, decorative display, classic charm, looped, flourished, calligraphic, swashy, curly.
A flowing script with a pronounced rightward slant and crisp, calligraphy-like stroke modulation. Letterforms feature teardrop terminals, compact bowls, and frequent looped entry/exit strokes that create a lively rhythm across words. Capitals are ornate but contained, using curled spurs and small swashes rather than long extenders, while lowercase forms stay relatively compact with tight counters and noticeable hairline connections. Numerals follow the same hand-drawn logic, mixing smooth curves with tapered joins and occasional decorative hooks.
Well-suited to short, prominent text where its loops and contrast can be appreciated—wedding materials, invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, product packaging, and headlines or pull quotes. It works best when given generous size and spacing so the flourishes and fine strokes remain distinct.
The overall tone is refined and nostalgic, evoking formal penmanship with a light, decorative sparkle. Its curled terminals and buoyant motion feel celebratory and personable, balancing sophistication with a hint of whimsy.
Likely designed to mimic formal, decorative handwriting with a calligraphic pen feel—prioritizing charm, movement, and embellished word shapes over strict regularity. The restrained swashiness in capitals and consistent curled terminals suggest an aim for versatile elegance that still feels handcrafted.
Texture is uneven in an intentional, handwritten way: some letters appear more compact while others open up, producing a subtly varied cadence that reads as natural and expressive. The sample text shows strong word-shape character and clear emphasis in capitals, while small sizes may look busy where loops and hairlines cluster.