Script Kebab 13 is a light, narrow, very high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, wedding, branding, headlines, packaging, elegant, romantic, whimsical, classic, refined, elegance, formality, ornamentation, expressive titles, flourished, calligraphic, looped, swashy, delicate.
A flowing calligraphic script with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a consistent rightward slant. Strokes taper into fine hairlines with rounded terminals and frequent looped entry/exit strokes, giving letters a buoyant rhythm. Capitals are more ornamental than the lowercase, featuring generous swashes and curled arms, while the lowercase maintains compact bodies with tall ascenders, deep descenders, and a smooth, continuous stroke flow. Overall spacing is fairly tight, with letterforms designed to read as cohesive words rather than isolated characters.
Best suited to display contexts where its flourishes and contrast can be appreciated—wedding and event invitations, boutique branding, product packaging, and headline or title treatments. It can also work for short pull quotes or signatures, but long paragraphs may feel ornate due to the tight rhythm and abundant loops.
The font conveys a polished, celebratory tone—graceful and romantic, with just enough flourish to feel charming rather than severe. Its looping forms and high contrast create a sense of formality associated with invitations and special-occasion lettering, while the lively swashes add a slightly playful, storybook touch.
The design appears intended to emulate formal pen lettering, balancing ornamental capitals with a smoother, more repeatable lowercase for setting names and short phrases. Its emphasis on tapered strokes and looping terminals suggests a focus on elegance and celebration-focused typography.
Numerals and uppercase forms adopt the same calligraphic logic as the letters, using curved spines, looped bowls, and tapered joins that visually harmonize with text settings. The most delicate hairlines and internal counters suggest it will look best when given adequate size and contrast against the background.