Script Raka 13 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logotypes, invitations, packaging, editorial, elegant, fashion-forward, whimsical, refined, vintage, display script, luxury feel, expressive branding, calligraphic flair, swashy, calligraphic, tapered, monoline hairlines, high-contrast.
A decorative script with dramatic thick–thin modulation, pairing dense vertical strokes with needle-like hairlines and tapered terminals. Letterforms are upright and narrow overall, with a noticeably short x-height that emphasizes tall ascenders/descenders and gives the lowercase a petite, sparkling rhythm. Curves are smooth and controlled, and many glyphs incorporate small entry/exit flicks and occasional swash-like hooks; counters stay relatively open despite the contrast. The overall texture alternates between bold columns and airy connecting strokes, producing a lively, variable rhythm across words.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, brand marks, event invitations, beauty/fashion packaging, and short editorial callouts where its contrast and swashes can be appreciated. It works especially well for names, titles, and other brief phrases where distinctive letterforms and strong vertical rhythm are an advantage.
The font conveys a polished, couture-like elegance with a playful, slightly whimsical flourish. Its crisp hairlines and curving terminals suggest a refined, editorial sensibility, while the occasional loops and flicks add charm and motion.
The design appears intended as a formal, calligraphy-inspired script for high-impact display typography—combining luxurious contrast with controlled flourishes to create memorable, stylized wordmarks and headings.
In the sample text, the contrast and narrow proportions create strong word silhouettes, especially in capitals and tall lowercase letters. Spacing feels designed to let hairline connections breathe, though the sharp contrast means very small sizes may lose the finest strokes in low-resolution contexts.