Script Rafe 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, very high contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logotypes, invitations, packaging, editorial, elegant, whimsical, vintage, delicate, chic, display impact, calligraphic flair, brand personality, decorative elegance, calligraphic, swashy, looped, monoline accents, ink-trap feel.
This typeface combines tall, condensed proportions with dramatic thick–thin modulation and a lively, hand-drawn rhythm. Strokes often taper to hairline terminals, with occasional bulb-like teardrop finishes and looping entry/exit strokes that add motion without becoming overly dense. Capitals are especially narrow and elongated, mixing restrained vertical stems with sporadic swashes and asymmetric curves, while the lowercase shows a more cursive construction with frequent ascenders and looped descenders. Overall spacing and widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an organic, handwritten cadence even in all-caps settings.
This font is best suited to display use such as headlines, brand marks, event materials, invitations, and packaging where its contrast and flourishes can read clearly at larger sizes. It can add a distinctive, boutique feel to short editorial pull quotes or cover lines, but will be less comfortable for dense body text where the narrow forms and delicate hairlines may lose clarity.
The overall tone is refined but playful—like modern calligraphy with a lightly vintage, boutique sensibility. Its high drama in contrast and tall silhouettes lends a sense of luxury, while the irregularities and loops keep it personable and charming rather than strictly formal.
The letterforms suggest an intention to blend formal script cues with a fashion-forward, condensed display silhouette, creating an expressive hand-lettered look that remains crisp and upright. It appears designed to deliver instant personality through contrast, looping strokes, and selective swash behavior, especially in capitals and long extenders.
The design leans on verticality: long ascenders/descenders and narrow counters create a striking texture in headlines. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, with thin hairline curves and occasional flourish-like terminals that make them feel decorative rather than utilitarian.