Script Dolan 12 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, greeting cards, social posts, craft labels, friendly, playful, crafty, retro, approachable, hand-lettered feel, friendly display, decorative caps, brand warmth, headline charm, rounded, bouncy, looping, smooth, informal.
A casual script with rounded terminals, soft curves, and a bouncy baseline rhythm. Strokes are full and brush-like, with gentle modulation and tapered joins that keep counters open. Letterforms favor compact, slightly condensed proportions and short extenders, while loops and entry/exit strokes add motion without becoming overly ornate. Capitals are decorative but readable, featuring simplified swashes and occasional inner loops that maintain a consistent, hand-drawn feel across the set.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings such as logos, packaging callouts, menu headings, greeting cards, and social media graphics where a personable hand-lettered look is desired. It can also work for brief emphasis lines in editorial or lifestyle contexts, especially when paired with a restrained sans or serif for body text.
The overall tone feels warm and personable, like hand-lettering made for invitations, labels, and friendly headlines. Its smooth curves and buoyant rhythm suggest a lighthearted, crafty sensibility with a touch of vintage charm.
Designed to mimic confident brush-pen handwriting in a polished, repeatable way—prioritizing warmth, legibility, and decorative charm over strict calligraphic formality. The consistent loops and rounded joins aim to deliver an inviting script voice for branding and headline use.
The sample text shows steady texture at larger sizes, with clear word shapes and minimal tangling between letters. Numerals follow the same rounded, handwritten logic, with simple forms and soft curves that match the script’s friendly character.