Script Hiney 12 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, headlines, invitations, friendly, retro, romantic, confident, casual, hand-lettered feel, display emphasis, warm tone, retro flair, looping, rounded, connected, swashy, smooth.
A flowing, connected script with rounded bowls, generous loops, and a pronounced rightward slant. Strokes are smooth and fairly even in thickness, with softly tapered terminals and occasional entry/exit strokes that create a continuous handwritten rhythm. Uppercase letters are prominent and often incorporate broad curves and modest swashes, while lowercase forms stay compact with tightly formed counters and consistent joining behavior. Numerals follow the same cursive logic, leaning and curving with simple, legible shapes that echo the letterforms.
This script works best for short-to-medium strings where its connected rhythm can shine—brand marks, packaging labels, posters, social graphics, and event collateral like invitations or greeting cards. It is particularly effective for headlines and display settings where the bold cursive presence remains clear at a glance.
The overall tone is warm and personable, with a slightly nostalgic, sign-painting feel. Its bold, rounded motion reads upbeat and inviting rather than formal, giving text a conversational charm and a sense of confident handwriting.
The design appears intended to emulate expressive pen lettering with a clean, reproducible consistency—balancing lively loops and swashes with readable, steady forms for modern display use.
Capitals tend to be wider and more decorative than the lowercase, creating a lively texture in title case. Joins are generally smooth and continuous, but the letterfit and stroke exits vary enough to keep an organic, handwritten character rather than a strictly calligraphic uniformity.