Script Ladi 5 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, wedding, certificates, branding, quotations, elegant, formal, romantic, classic, refined, formality, luxury, ornamentation, calligraphy, looping, swashy, calligraphic, delicate, slanted.
A formal cursive design with a pronounced rightward slant and crisp high-contrast stroke modulation, moving from hairline entry strokes to thicker shaded downstrokes. Letterforms are narrow and vertically oriented, with a very small x-height and long ascenders/descenders that create a tall, airy texture. Terminals are frequently finished with teardrops and fine hooks, and many capitals feature generous loops and flourished arms while remaining relatively controlled in overall width. Spacing and rhythm feel continuous and pen-led, with joins and stroke direction clearly implied even where connections are minimal.
Well-suited for event stationery such as wedding suites, formal invitations, and announcements, as well as certificates, monograms, and upscale packaging or boutique branding. It also works effectively for short display lines—names, headings, and pull quotes—where its loops and contrast can be appreciated without crowding.
The font reads as traditional and ceremonial, with a refined, romantic tone reminiscent of engraved invitations and classic correspondence. Its delicate hairlines and swashed capitals convey sophistication and a sense of occasion, while the tight, slanted rhythm adds a poised, polite formality.
Designed to emulate a polished, pen-written script with classic calligraphic contrast and decorative capitals, prioritizing elegance and display impact over neutral, long-form readability.
Capitals show the strongest ornamentation, with large entry/exit swashes that can dominate at larger sizes, while lowercase maintains a more restrained cursive flow. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, appearing slender and slightly lively rather than strictly utilitarian.