Script Ninuv 1 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: wedding, invitations, branding, packaging, headlines, elegant, formal, romantic, vintage, refined, calligraphic look, display elegance, decorative caps, formal tone, calligraphic, swashy, looping, slanted, delicate.
A polished cursive with a pronounced rightward slant and dramatic thick–thin modulation reminiscent of pointed-pen lettering. Strokes show tapered entries and exits, with hairline connectors and heavier shaded downstrokes creating a crisp, high-contrast rhythm. Capitals are ornate and looped with occasional extended lead-in swashes, while lowercase forms are compact with a comparatively low x-height and lively ascenders/descenders. Overall spacing is slightly tight and the letterforms vary in width, giving text an animated, handwritten flow while staying visually consistent.
Well-suited for wedding suites, event invitations, and formal announcements where flourish and contrast are desirable. It also works effectively in branding, beauty/fashion packaging, and editorial headlines, especially when used at display sizes with comfortable tracking to preserve the delicate connectors.
The style reads as classic and celebratory, balancing refinement with a personable handwritten feel. Its contrast and flourishes lend a sense of luxury and ceremony, making it feel romantic and slightly old-world.
The design appears intended to emulate formal calligraphy with a pointed-pen sensibility—prioritizing graceful movement, elegant shading, and decorative capitals for high-impact display typography.
At smaller sizes, the finest hairlines and tight joins can visually soften, while larger sizes emphasize the elegant shading and swash details. Numerals follow the same calligraphic construction, with slender curves and distinct contrast that pairs well with the lettering.