Script Anbim 12 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, packaging, headlines, quotes, whimsical, elegant, romantic, friendly, crafty, handwritten charm, formal flair, decorative caps, pen-script feel, looping, flourished, monoline feel, bouncy, calligraphic.
A formal, handwritten script with tall ascenders, narrow proportions, and a lively, bouncing baseline rhythm. Strokes show pronounced contrast, with hairline joins and tapered terminals that mimic pen pressure, plus frequent entry/exit strokes that encourage connection in running text. Uppercase letters are decorative and slightly individualized, featuring open loops, long cross-strokes, and occasional swashes, while lowercase forms stay compact with tight counters and simplified joins. Numerals follow the same hand-drawn logic, mixing slim stems with rounded bowls and soft, curved finishes.
This font is well suited for invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, and packaging where an elegant handwritten voice is desired. It performs best at display sizes for headlines, short quotes, and name/initial treatments, where the looping capitals and high-contrast strokes can be appreciated.
The overall tone is playful yet refined, balancing airy delicacy with confident, inky downstrokes. It reads as personable and crafted—suited to designs that want a human touch without feeling messy or overly casual.
The design appears intended to simulate a neat, formal pen script with expressive capitals and smooth, connective lowercase forms. Its narrow, tall build and flourished details suggest an emphasis on charm and refinement for decorative typography rather than dense, long-form reading.
Spacing appears intentionally variable, with some letters taking wider, more expressive gestures (especially capitals) and others staying tightly drawn, which enhances an organic, handwritten cadence. The very short x-height makes the design feel tall and graceful, but it also means small sizes may benefit from generous leading.