Script Rufe 2 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, packaging, headlines, quotes, elegant, whimsical, airy, handcrafted, refined, handwritten elegance, display flair, personal warmth, boutique tone, monoline feel, tall ascenders, long descenders, delicate loops, open counters.
A delicate, hand-drawn script with tall proportions, slim strokes, and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Letterforms alternate between partially connected cursive and separated, calligraphic printing, creating a varied rhythm across words. Uppercase characters are especially elongated and stylized, with occasional loops, soft terminals, and gentle swashes; lowercase forms show narrow bowls and compact interiors, with long ascenders and descenders that add vertical drama. Numerals are similarly slender and calligraphic, with simple shapes and light entry/exit strokes.
Best suited to short, prominent text where its thin strokes and tall, decorative capitals can be appreciated—wedding or event invitations, boutique branding, beauty and lifestyle packaging, social media graphics, and pull quotes. It also works well for logo-style wordmarks and titles when set with generous tracking or paired with a sturdy companion face for body copy.
The overall tone feels graceful and slightly playful—like neat handwriting done with a pointed pen. Its lightness and tall silhouettes give it a genteel, romantic character, while the irregular joins and occasional quirks keep it personable rather than formal or rigid.
The design appears intended to capture an elegant handwritten look with a pointed-pen flavor, balancing legibility with decorative flair. Its emphasis on tall forms, delicate contrast, and expressive capitals suggests a display-oriented script meant to convey refinement and a personal, crafted touch.
Stroke endings tend to taper, and several capitals feature distinctive, simplified structures that read best at display sizes. Spacing appears intentionally open, helping the fine strokes breathe, though the narrow shapes can make long passages feel airy and delicate rather than dense.