Script Kimes 2 is a light, narrow, very high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
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A graceful formal script with a pronounced rightward slant and strong thick–thin modulation. Strokes taper to hairline terminals, with smooth entry and exit strokes that create a continuous, handwritten rhythm. Capitals are generously sized and highly embellished, featuring looping swashes and extended curves, while lowercase forms are more compact with a short x-height and crisp, pointed joins. Spacing and widths vary by letter, giving the line a lively, calligraphic cadence rather than a rigidly even texture.
This font is best used for short to medium-length display settings such as invitations, wedding suites, event collateral, boutique branding, packaging accents, and elegant headlines. It can also work for pull quotes or title cards where generous size helps preserve the fine hairlines and intricate swashes.
The overall tone is sophisticated and ceremonial, with a romantic, classic feel driven by its sweeping capitals and delicate hairlines. It reads as upscale and expressive, suited to moments where flourish and personality are desired over restraint.
The design appears intended to emulate formal penmanship, emphasizing dramatic contrast, looping capitals, and a poised baseline rhythm. Its structure prioritizes decorative impact and a premium, classic signature-like presence in display typography.
The contrast is most dramatic in the uppercase and in descending/looping forms, where hairline turns and teardrop-like terminals are especially visible. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, with several figures using curved, looped constructions that match the script’s ornamental character.