Script Makiw 12 is a very light, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
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A delicate formal script with a consistent rightward slant, thin hairline strokes, and pronounced thick–thin modulation that mimics pointed-pen calligraphy. Letterforms are built from long, continuous curves with frequent entry and exit strokes, producing a flowing rhythm even when characters are not fully connected. Ascenders and capitals are tall and sweeping, often featuring extended loops and generous oval bowls, while the lowercase sits low with compact bodies and long, tapered terminals. Spacing is relatively tight and the overall texture is airy, with prominent whitespace inside counters and between strokes.
Well suited to wedding stationery, invitations, and certificates, as well as boutique branding, beauty or lifestyle packaging, and elegant headlines. It performs best in short phrases, monograms, and feature text where the ornate capitals and hairline detailing remain clear.
The font conveys a polished, ceremonial tone—graceful and intimate rather than bold or casual. Its looping capitals and fine stroke work suggest sophistication and a classic, romantic sensibility suited to formal messaging.
The design appears intended to emulate formal handwritten calligraphy with a light, airy presence and expressive swash capitals. Its emphasis on loops, tapered terminals, and high stroke modulation prioritizes elegance and flourish for display typography over utilitarian text setting.
Capitals carry much of the personality through enlarged swashes and exaggerated curves, which can dominate at larger sizes. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, appearing slender and slightly embellished to match the script’s cadence. In longer lines, the fine strokes and compact lowercase can read as delicate, favoring display use where the stroke contrast and flourishes can be appreciated.