Script Rikow 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, headlines, invitations, branding, packaging, elegant, whimsical, refined, romantic, airy, decorative script, modern calligraphy, boutique branding, display emphasis, calligraphic, looping, monoline accents, delicate, tall.
This typeface presents a tall, condensed handwritten script with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a light, hairline-like secondary stroke that often trails alongside main stems. Letterforms are upright with narrow bowls and long verticals, giving the alphabet a slender silhouette and a lively vertical rhythm. Curves are smooth and looped, with occasional flourished terminals and soft joins; counters tend to be small and elongated. In text, spacing feels open despite the narrow forms, and the overall texture alternates between bold strokes and fine connective lines, creating a distinctly calligraphic sparkle.
It works best for short, prominent settings such as logos, titles, and elegant headers where the contrast and flourishes can be appreciated. It is also well suited to event stationery, beauty or lifestyle branding, and packaging accents, especially when paired with a simpler companion face for body text.
The tone is graceful and decorative, blending formality with a playful, hand-drawn charm. Its thin companion strokes and looping shapes add a fashion-forward, boutique feel, while the tall proportions lend a poised, slightly dramatic presence.
The design appears intended to evoke a modern calligraphy look with a distinctive double-stroke effect—combining bold main strokes with fine, sketch-like traces to suggest pen movement and personality. Its condensed, vertical emphasis supports stylish display use while retaining an expressive handwritten character.
Uppercase forms read as more ornamental and display-oriented, with several letters featuring internal or adjacent hairline strokes that behave like pen lifts or echo lines. Numerals follow the same contrasty, narrow construction and appear best suited to occasional use rather than dense numeric settings.