Script Rafa 11 is a regular weight, very narrow, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logotypes, invitations, packaging, editorial, elegant, fashion, romantic, dramatic, refined, luxury feel, signature look, display impact, formal elegance, hairline, calligraphic, condensed, looping, swashy.
A condensed, calligraphy-led script with extreme thick–thin modulation and frequent hairline terminals. Letterforms are generally upright and tall, with narrow bowls and long, tapered ascenders/descenders that create a vertical, runway-like rhythm. Strokes often transition from robust vertical stems to threadlike curves, and many characters feature looped joins, teardrop-like counters, and occasional swash entry/exit strokes. Spacing reads tight and the short lowercase bodies are visually outweighed by prominent extenders and high-contrast capitals.
Well suited to display use such as fashion and beauty headlines, boutique branding, logotypes, invitations, and premium packaging where contrast and elegant gesture are assets. It can work for short phrases or pull quotes in editorial contexts, especially when printed or set at larger sizes to preserve the fine hairlines.
The overall tone is poised and luxurious, with a refined, editorial feel. Its sharp contrast and delicate hairlines introduce drama and a sense of sophistication, while the looping script details add a romantic, boutique character.
The design appears intended to deliver a formal, calligraphic signature look with strong vertical elegance and high-contrast drama. Its narrow proportions and expressive capitals suggest an emphasis on chic display typography over long-form readability.
In text settings, the hairline connections and tight internal spaces can become visually delicate, so the design reads strongest when given adequate size and breathing room. Capitals are especially showy and act as visual anchors, while the lowercase maintains a flowing handwritten cadence.