Script Delal 16 is a light, very narrow, very high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, wedding, greeting cards, branding, packaging, elegant, romantic, whimsical, refined, airy, signature look, formal charm, delicate contrast, connected writing, looping, flourished, calligraphic, monoline feel, upright stems.
A flowing, handwritten script with tall ascenders, compact lowercase bodies, and generous entry/exit strokes that create a continuous rhythm across words. Letterforms show pronounced contrast between hairline connectors and heavier downstrokes, with a consistent rightward slant and softly rounded terminals. Capitals are ornate yet restrained, often built from slender loops and elongated strokes rather than broad swashes, while lowercase forms remain narrow and vertically oriented for a tidy texture. Numerals and punctuation follow the same calligraphic logic, mixing delicate curves with slightly heavier verticals for coherence in text.
Well-suited to short display settings where its delicate connectors and flourishes can be appreciated—wedding suites, invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, product packaging, and social media headers. It can also work for short phrases in editorial or lifestyle layouts when paired with a simple sans for support.
The overall tone feels graceful and personable, balancing formal calligraphy cues with a light, modern handwritten charm. Its looping forms and delicate connections lend a romantic, invitation-like mood, while the narrow, upright rhythm keeps it from becoming overly playful.
The font appears designed to emulate a refined, pen-written script that reads smoothly in connected words while offering decorative capitals for emphasis. Its narrow proportions and crisp contrast aim to deliver an elegant signature feel without relying on oversized swashes.
Stroke joins are smooth and continuous, and many letters rely on thin connective hairlines that create noticeable sparkle at smaller sizes. The design favors vertical momentum—tall stems, slim counters, and compact bowls—resulting in an elegant, high-rise silhouette in both caps and lowercase.