Script Tikos 12 is a light, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, wedding, greeting cards, branding, packaging, elegant, romantic, refined, friendly, vintage, calligraphic feel, formal elegance, handwritten charm, display emphasis, ornamental detail, looping, calligraphic, flowing, swashy, delicate.
A formal, flowing script with a consistent rightward slant and hairline-to-stroke contrast that mimics a pointed-pen rhythm. Letterforms are narrow and tall with rounded bowls, tapered terminals, and frequent entry/exit strokes that create a gently connected feel even where characters are separate. Capitals show restrained swashes and curved lead-ins, while lowercase forms feature looped ascenders and descenders (notably in b, f, g, j, y, and z), producing an airy, continuous texture in words. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, with curled endings and open counters that keep the set light on the page.
This style suits short to medium display copy such as wedding suites, event stationery, greeting cards, quotes, and product labels where an elegant handwritten voice is desired. It also works well for logos or wordmarks that benefit from refined calligraphic motion, especially at larger sizes where the fine hairlines and loops can be appreciated.
The overall tone is graceful and personable, balancing classic formality with a handwritten warmth. Its delicate contrast and looping movement evoke invitations, personal correspondence, and boutique branding rather than utilitarian text.
The design appears intended to emulate a polished, pen-written script with controlled contrast and tasteful flourishes, offering an upscale handwritten look that remains readable in phrases and headlines.
Spacing and joining behavior read as script-like without becoming overly dense, helping longer phrases maintain clarity. The prominent loops and long extenders add ornament, so line spacing that accommodates descenders will help preserve readability in multi-line settings.