Script Dilif 14 is a bold, very narrow, very high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, headlines, invitations, whimsical, cheerful, crafty, retro, friendly, handmade feel, expressive display, friendly branding, brush lettering, brushy, bouncy, organic, looped, playful.
A lively brush-script with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a forward slant. Strokes show a dry-brush, hand-drawn character with tapered terminals, occasional ink traps, and slightly irregular curves that keep the texture organic. Letterforms are compact and tall, with narrow counters and a tight rhythm; joins are suggested by entry/exit strokes even where letters are shown individually. Ascenders and descenders are long and expressive, with looped forms in characters like g, y, and f, and rounded, inflated bowls in letters like b, p, and o.
Best suited to short display settings such as brand marks, packaging labels, social graphics, posters, and invitation-style headlines where the brush texture and contrast can be appreciated. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers, but its dense rhythm and dramatic strokes make it less ideal for extended small-size reading.
The font conveys an upbeat, personable tone—casual enough to feel handmade, yet polished enough for display use. Its energetic slant and springy curves read as optimistic and crafty, with a light retro sweetness that suits friendly, informal messaging.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident brush lettering with a consistent, repeatable rhythm for digital typesetting. It prioritizes expressiveness—tapered strokes, looped descenders, and bouncy proportions—while keeping forms clean enough to remain legible in bold, punchy display scenarios.
Capitals mix simple, upright structures with occasional flourish, creating a varied headline texture. Numerals are similarly brush-driven and slightly uneven in width, reinforcing the handmade cadence. In longer text samples, the strong contrast and narrow spacing create a dense, decorative color that favors larger sizes.