Script Lyse 13 is a very light, narrow, very high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
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A delicate cursive with a consistent rightward slant and pronounced stroke contrast between hairlines and thicker downstrokes. Letterforms are built from smooth, sweeping curves with frequent entry/exit strokes and generous, looping terminals, especially in capitals. The capitals feature prominent swashes and open counters, while the lowercase maintains a compact body with tall ascenders and deep, curling descenders. Spacing and widths vary by glyph, creating a lively rhythm that reads like pen-written calligraphy rather than rigid typography.
Best used for display settings where its swashes and contrast can shine—wedding suites, invitations, certificates, boutique branding, and elegant packaging. It also works well for short headlines, names, monograms, and pull quotes, especially when given ample size and whitespace.
The overall tone is refined and romantic, with an airy, ceremonial feel. The high-contrast strokes and decorative loops suggest invitation-style sophistication and a classic, old-world charm. It feels graceful and expressive, suited to moments where ornament is part of the message.
The design appears intended to emulate formal pen calligraphy with decorative capital forms and flowing connections, prioritizing elegance and flourish over plain readability. It aims to provide a graceful, premium script voice for celebratory and upscale applications.
Flourishes are most pronounced in the uppercase and in letters with descenders (such as g, j, y), which can create dramatic silhouettes and potential overlap in tight settings. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, mixing slender strokes with curled terminals for a cohesive, elegant texture.