Script Kegad 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: wedding, invitations, greeting cards, branding, packaging, elegant, romantic, refined, vintage, whimsical, formal script, decorative display, calligraphic feel, signature style, romantic tone, looping, flourished, calligraphic, swashy, monoline hairlines.
A formal script with a pronounced right slant and lively stroke modulation, moving from delicate hairlines into fuller downstrokes. Letterforms are built from smooth, calligraphic curves with frequent entry/exit strokes and intermittent connections, giving lines of text a continuous, flowing rhythm. Capitals feature generous loops and swashes, while lowercase forms stay compact with tight counters and a distinctly low x-height relative to tall ascenders and descenders. Terminals are typically tapered and curl into small hooks or teardrop-like finishes, reinforcing a polished, pen-drawn look.
This style works best for short to medium display copy where its swashes and contrast can be appreciated—wedding stationery, invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, beauty or lifestyle packaging, and headline treatments. It is most effective when used with generous tracking or paired with a restrained serif or sans for supporting text.
The overall tone is graceful and decorative, leaning toward classic romance with a hint of vintage charm. Its flourishes and contrast lend it a celebratory, formal personality that feels suited to personal, expressive messaging rather than utilitarian text.
The design appears intended to emulate a careful, formal pen script: expressive but controlled, with decorative capitals and smooth connective strokes that create a cohesive handwritten impression. It prioritizes elegance and flourish for display-driven typography.
Digit forms follow the same calligraphic logic, mixing narrow proportions with curved, occasionally looped structures that harmonize with the letters. In mixed-case settings, the ornate capitals provide strong visual anchors, so spacing and line length benefit from a little breathing room to keep the swashes from feeling busy.