Script Dibef 17 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, logos, wedding, invitations, greeting cards, elegant, friendly, romantic, handmade, lively, signature look, decorative titles, personal tone, celebratory feel, looping, brushed, rounded, swashy, bouncy.
A flowing, right-leaning script with smooth, looped construction and a brisk handwritten rhythm. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin modulation, as if from a flexible brush or pointed pen, with rounded terminals and occasional teardrop-like joins. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with a modest x-height and tall, expressive ascenders/descenders that add vertical sparkle. Connections are fluid but not overly continuous, balancing readability with decorative swashes in capitals and select lowercase forms.
Well-suited for display settings such as brand marks, packaging accents, invitations, and social graphics where a handwritten signature feel is desired. It works best at medium to large sizes to preserve the fine hairlines and interior counters, and pairs naturally with a simple sans or understated serif for supporting text.
The overall tone is warm and personable while still feeling polished and calligraphic. Its buoyant curves and contrasted strokes suggest celebratory, romantic, and boutique-friendly messaging rather than strict formality.
Designed to evoke a modern calligraphic handwriting style that feels expressive and crafted, with enough contrast and swash to add personality in short phrases and titles.
Capitals feature prominent entry/exit strokes and gentle flourishes that stand out well in initials and short headings. Numerals follow the same cursive logic, leaning and curving with soft, rounded shapes that harmonize with the letterforms.