Script Dolan 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, headlines, packaging, invitations, greeting cards, playful, whimsical, vintage, charming, friendly, hand-lettered feel, decorative impact, nostalgic tone, expressive caps, looped, flourished, bouncy, monoline feel, decorative.
A lively script with slender, high-contrast strokes and an upright stance, featuring frequent loops, curls, and soft terminal flicks. Capitals are prominent and ornamental, built from ribbon-like swashes and enclosed counters that give them a sign-painter feel. Lowercase forms are compact with a very small x-height and rounded joins; connections are suggested through entry/exit strokes, but many letters read as loosely linked rather than continuously cursive. Overall spacing is tight and rhythmically uneven in a hand-drawn way, with small dot-like i/j tittles and lightly bulbous stroke endings.
This font is best suited to short, display-driven applications where its swashy capitals and tight, narrow rhythm can be appreciated—such as logos, titles, product labels, and event pieces. It works especially well for branding accents and pull quotes, while longer paragraphs may feel busy due to the compact x-height and decorative detailing.
The tone is cheerful and slightly nostalgic, evoking hand-lettered shop signage and playful stationery. Its flourishes and bounce create a personable, informal elegance—more charming than formal—making text feel expressive and handmade.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident hand-lettering with a nostalgic, sign-like charm, prioritizing expressive capitals and lively stroke endings over strict uniformity. It aims to deliver a distinctive, friendly voice for display typography.
Numerals are simple and narrow, matching the letterforms’ slim proportions and curved stroke endings. The ornate capitals carry most of the personality, so mixed-case settings emphasize contrast between decorative initials and compact lowercase.