Script Elrom 2 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, packaging, headlines, logos, posters, elegant, vintage, ornate, romantic, theatrical, formal flourish, classic display, calligraphy emulation, decorative emphasis, calligraphic, flourished, swashy, slanted, connected.
A calligraphic script with a pronounced rightward slant, strong stroke contrast, and rounded, ink-like terminals. Letterforms are compact with tight spacing and a lively baseline rhythm, alternating between thick downstrokes and fine hairlines that create a crisp, engraved feel. Capitals feature prominent entry/exit swashes and curled joins, while lowercase forms are mostly connected with looped ascenders/descenders and occasional open counters that keep the texture airy despite the heavy color. Numerals match the script tone with curved forms and tapered ends rather than rigid, geometric structure.
Best suited to display applications such as invitations and announcements, brand marks and monograms, boutique packaging, and editorial or poster headlines. It works well when used sparingly for emphasis—names, short phrases, and section titles—where its swashes and contrast can function as a focal point.
The overall tone feels classic and decorative, evoking formal invitations, old-world signage, and theatrical titling. Its energetic swashes and glossy contrast read as expressive and romantic rather than understated, lending a sense of ceremony and flourish.
The design appears intended to mimic a formal, pen-drawn script with showy capitals and a polished, high-contrast stroke model. Its proportions and rhythmic connections prioritize expressive flourish and period charm over neutral, continuous reading.
At text sizes the dense joins and sharp contrast create a dark, shimmering texture, especially in sequences with many curves and loops. The most successful emphasis comes from short words, capital-led phrases, and settings where the dramatic capitals can breathe; long lines may benefit from generous tracking and leading to preserve clarity.