Script Kidos 1 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, wedding, branding, headlines, packaging, elegant, formal, romantic, classic, ceremonial, display, luxury, invitation, signature, traditional, calligraphic, flourished, ornate, looped, swashy.
A slanted, calligraphic script with pronounced thick–thin contrast and smooth, brush-like curves. The uppercase forms are embellished with generous entry strokes and looped flourishes, while the lowercase is more restrained but still rhythmic and rounded. Letterforms show variable, cursive proportions and a relatively small x-height, giving the design a tall, elegant silhouette with lively spacing and a continuous, written cadence.
Best suited for display use where its flourished capitals and strong contrast can shine—such as invitations, wedding and event stationery, certificates, upscale packaging, and branding marks. It also works well for short headlines, name treatments, and monograms; for longer passages or small sizes, the tight curves and high contrast may call for careful sizing and spacing.
This script feels classic and ceremonial, with an air of old-world refinement. Its flowing motion and polished swashes create a romantic, celebratory tone that reads as formal rather than casual.
The design appears intended to evoke traditional penmanship and formal calligraphy, emphasizing contrast, slant, and decorative capitals for a premium look. It prioritizes expressive word shapes and a graceful rhythm over utilitarian neutrality, making it especially suited to prominent, styled settings.
Capital letters are notably more ornate than the lowercase, creating a strong hierarchy and a distinctive initial-cap look. Numerals follow the same italic, calligraphic logic, with curved terminals and a consistent stroke modulation that matches the letterforms.