Script Andes 1 is a light, very narrow, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: wedding, invitations, branding, packaging, headlines, elegant, whimsical, poetic, refined, airy, calligraphic elegance, display refinement, romantic tone, decorative initials, calligraphic, looping, swashy, hairline, elongated.
This script shows an upright, calligraphy-driven structure with dramatic thick–thin modulation and frequent hairline entry/exit strokes. Letterforms are notably tall and narrow with elongated ascenders/descenders, giving the set a vertical, elegant rhythm. Strokes often terminate in fine tapered points, with occasional swashes and small loops that add movement without becoming overly ornate. Overall spacing feels delicate and open, with a slightly irregular, hand-drawn flow that remains visually consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited for short to medium display settings where its delicate hairlines and dramatic contrast can be appreciated, such as wedding stationery, invitations, beauty or boutique branding, packaging accents, and editorial headlines. It can also work for pull quotes or product names when ample size and breathing room are available.
The tone is graceful and lightly playful, combining a formal calligraphic feel with a breezy, handwritten charm. Its high-contrast strokes and looping details suggest romance and ceremony, while the slender proportions keep it feeling modern and airy rather than heavy or traditional.
The design appears intended to emulate pointed-pen calligraphy in a refined, contemporary script, prioritizing elegance, vertical poise, and expressive stroke endings. Its controlled flourishes aim to add personality for display typography while keeping an overall clean, polished silhouette.
Capitals read as decorative initials with prominent vertical stems and restrained flourishes, while lowercase forms maintain a smooth, pen-like continuity. Numerals follow the same high-contrast language, mixing sturdy main strokes with fine hairline accents for a cohesive texture in mixed settings.