Script Kodem 9 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, wedding, branding, packaging, headlines, elegant, romantic, formal, vintage, refined, formal script, calligraphic feel, ornate caps, display impact, elegant tone, calligraphic, swash, ornate, flowing, looped.
A flowing, calligraphic italic with pronounced thick–thin modulation and tapered hairline exits. Letterforms lean forward with a smooth, continuous rhythm, mixing broad, shaded strokes with fine, curling terminals and occasional entry/exit flourishes. Capitals are especially decorative, featuring generous swashes and looped structures, while lowercase forms are compact and slanted with a lively, handwritten cadence. Numerals follow the same high-contrast, angled construction, keeping the set visually consistent in text.
Best suited for display typography where elegance is the priority—wedding materials, formal invitations, event collateral, boutique branding, cosmetic or fragrance packaging, certificates, and expressive headlines. It can also work for short pull quotes or title lines when set with generous spacing and ample size to preserve the hairlines.
The overall tone is polished and ceremonious, evoking classic invitation lettering and vintage penmanship. Its high contrast and ornate capitals give it a romantic, upscale feel that reads as celebratory and intentional rather than casual.
Likely designed to emulate formal pointed-pen calligraphy in a typographic form, prioritizing graceful movement, high-contrast shading, and decorative capitals for statement-making text. The design aims for a classic, celebratory look that feels handcrafted while remaining consistent across glyphs.
Spacing appears airy in display settings, letting swashes and long terminals breathe, while the strong stroke contrast creates a crisp sparkle at larger sizes. The most distinctive personality comes from the capital set, which carries much of the flourish and visual drama.