Script Abdaw 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, packaging, headlines, quotes, craft branding, whimsical, friendly, handcrafted, playful, storybook, handwritten charm, friendly branding, playful display, decorative caps, looping, bouncy, brushy, monoline feel, tall ascenders.
A tall, handwritten script with a lively rhythm and high-contrast strokes that mimic a flexible pen or brush. Letterforms are mostly upright with narrow proportions, long ascenders, and frequent loops, while terminals taper into fine points or rounded blobs. Connections appear selectively rather than fully continuous, producing an informal cursive flow with clear word shapes. Uppercase forms are decorative and oversized, with prominent entry strokes and occasional flourish-like crossbars, while the lowercase keeps a compact, bouncy texture with a notably small x-height.
This font works well for short display copy such as greeting cards, invitations, boutique packaging, café menus, social posts, and pull quotes. It’s especially effective where expressive capitals and a handwritten feel are desirable, and where generous spacing and larger sizes can preserve the delicate hairlines.
The overall tone feels cheerful and personable, with a slightly quirky, storybook charm. Its looping capitals and springy curves give text a friendly, handmade warmth that reads as casual and inviting rather than formal or restrained.
The design appears intended to capture a polished handwritten script look—expressive and legible—combining decorative capitals with a relaxed cursive lowercase for friendly branding and lighthearted display typography.
Numerals match the script’s contrast and curvature, with open counters and gently exaggerated curves that keep them visually consistent with the letters. Stroke modulation and spacing create a lively, irregular cadence that suits display settings more than dense, extended reading.