Script Lysy 1 is a light, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: wedding, invitations, branding, packaging, headlines, elegant, romantic, refined, classic, ceremonial, formality, ornament, calligraphy, luxury, calligraphic, flourished, swashy, looping, delicate.
A formal script with a consistent rightward slant and crisp, high-contrast strokes that mimic pointed-pen calligraphy. Letterforms feature smooth, looping entry and exit strokes, frequent terminal curls, and occasional swashes on capitals, creating a flowing rhythm across words. Proportions are tall and slender with a comparatively small x-height and long ascenders/descenders, and the overall spacing stays airy despite the tight, narrow silhouettes. Figures are similarly cursive in feel, with elegant curves and thin hairlines that echo the alphabet’s contrast and movement.
Best used for display applications where elegance is the priority: wedding suites, invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, beauty/luxury packaging, and short headline treatments. It also works well for signatures and nameplates where the flowing connections and swashy capitals can be showcased.
The style reads as polished and romantic, with an invitation-like grace suited to formal or celebratory messaging. Its delicate hairlines and ornamental capitals convey a traditional, refined tone rather than a casual handwritten voice.
Designed to evoke traditional calligraphic handwriting with controlled contrast and graceful connections, prioritizing flourish, rhythm, and a sophisticated handwritten look for prominent, decorative text.
Capitals show the most flourish, with generous curves and ornamental loops, while lowercase maintains a smoother, more restrained connective flow. The visual color stays light and sparkling, and the pronounced contrast makes the strokes feel crisp and dressy at display sizes.