Script Eldar 12 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: logos, headlines, packaging, invitations, posters, playful, whimsical, vintage, romantic, theatrical, decorative display, expressive script, ornate capitals, brand charm, swashy, ornate, bouncy, looped, calligraphic.
A lively, swash-forward script with pronounced contrast between thick downstrokes and hairline connections. The forms lean consistently and feature rounded terminals, teardrop-like joins, and frequent interior curls, especially in capitals. Stroke modulation feels brush- or pen-driven, with broad, weighty bowls balanced by delicate linking strokes. Spacing and rhythm are bouncy and open, with generous curves and occasional exaggerated entry/exit strokes that give words a rolling, animated texture.
Well-suited to short display lines such as logos, event titles, invitations, packaging accents, and poster headlines where its swashes can be appreciated. It can work for brief phrases or pull quotes, but benefits from larger sizes and looser tracking to maintain clarity in the finer hairlines and busy joins.
The overall tone is playful and charming, with a storybook flourish and a lightly vintage, decorative sensibility. Its looping capitals and buoyant movement lend a celebratory, whimsical feel that reads as friendly and expressive rather than restrained or formal.
The design appears intended to deliver a decorative, calligraphic script with strong personality—pairing bold, rounded forms with delicate connectors and ornate capitals to create an expressive, showy display voice.
Capitals are notably more ornate than lowercase, often incorporating prominent loops and curled counters that create strong word-initial personality. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, mixing bold bodies with fine, curling strokes; they feel display-oriented rather than utilitarian. In text settings, the high contrast and swashes create a textured, sparkling pattern that benefits from ample size and breathing room.