Script Kidab 2 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, wedding, branding, packaging, headlines, elegant, formal, romantic, classic, refined, display elegance, calligraphic feel, decorative capitals, occasion wear, swashy, calligraphic, looped, flowing, ornate.
A flowing script with a pronounced rightward slant and crisp high-contrast strokes that mimic a flexible nib. Letterforms show tapered hairlines, fuller shaded downstrokes, and rounded terminals, with generous entry/exit strokes that create a smooth cursive rhythm. Capitals are more decorative and loop-driven than the lowercase, using compact flourishes and occasional underturns, while the lowercase stays relatively narrow with a short x-height and clear ascender/descender movement. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, using curved forms and tapered joins to maintain a consistent texture in mixed text.
Best suited for short-to-medium display settings where its contrast and flourishes can breathe—such as invitations, greeting cards, certificates, beauty or boutique branding, premium packaging, and editorial headlines. It can also work for pull quotes or accent typography when paired with a simpler text face.
The overall tone is polished and ceremonial, suggesting formality and occasion-driven elegance. Its swashes and contrast add a romantic, classic flavor suited to tasteful display rather than utilitarian reading.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic calligraphic script look with refined contrast and tasteful swashes, prioritizing elegance and expressive word shapes for display use. It aims for a controlled, consistent cursive feel while keeping capitals as decorative focal points.
At larger sizes the fine hairlines and tight curves read as delicate and precise, while the lively stroke modulation gives the line a dynamic, handwritten energy. The sample text shows a steady baseline and cohesive italic rhythm, with capitals designed to stand out as decorative anchors at word starts.