Script Raku 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, very high contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, wedding, branding, logotype, packaging, elegant, romantic, fashionable, refined, whimsical, formal script, calligraphy mimicry, decorative caps, elegant display, calligraphic, swashy, looped, delicate, flourished.
A formal, calligraphic script with dramatic thick–thin modulation and a crisp, inked look. Strokes show pointed terminals and fine hairlines paired with heavy downstrokes, with many letters featuring tall ascenders, deep descenders, and occasional swash-like entry/exit strokes. The rhythm is lively and slightly irregular in width and spacing, lending a hand-rendered feel while maintaining consistent slant and a relatively upright posture. Counters are generally narrow and the lowercase body is compact relative to the capitals, emphasizing vertical elegance and decorative contrast.
Best suited for display applications where its contrast and flourishes can be appreciated: wedding suites, event stationery, beauty/fashion branding, boutique packaging, and headline or pull-quote work. It can also serve for short phrases on labels, certificates, and social graphics where a formal handwritten tone is desired.
The font communicates sophistication and a romantic, boutique sensibility—more “special occasion” than everyday handwriting. Its looping forms and high contrast add a sense of ceremony and flourish, with a playful spark in the more exaggerated capitals and descenders.
Designed to emulate a polished dip-pen script: elegant, narrow, and ornamented, prioritizing expressive capitals and a graceful baseline rhythm. The overall intent appears to be a refined, decorative script that elevates titles and names with a sense of luxury and occasion.
Capitals are particularly expressive, with some letters using large interior loops and tapered strokes that read well at display sizes. In running text, the contrast and hairlines create a sparkling texture, but the compact lowercase and tight internal spaces can make it feel delicate at small sizes or in low-resolution settings.