Script Roluf 14 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, packaging, headlines, quotes, elegant, romantic, whimsical, vintage, friendly, handcrafted feel, decorative caps, calligraphic elegance, expressive display, looping, calligraphic, swashy, bouncy, airy.
This script features flowing, handwritten letterforms with pronounced loops, occasional swash-like entry/exit strokes, and a gently right-leaning cursive rhythm. Strokes show noticeable thick–thin modulation, with fine hairlines in joins and heavier downstrokes that give the forms a calligraphic feel. Proportions are tall and slender with a relatively compact lowercase core and frequent ascenders/descenders, producing a light, airy texture. Spacing and widths vary per glyph, reinforcing an organic, drawn quality while remaining visually consistent across the set.
It works best for short to medium display settings where its loops and contrast can be appreciated—wedding or event invitations, boutique branding, product packaging, and editorial headlines. It can also suit pull quotes and social graphics, especially when paired with a simple sans or serif for supporting text.
The overall tone is graceful and personable, balancing formality with a playful, slightly whimsical bounce. Its looping shapes and soft terminals suggest a romantic, handcrafted character that feels at home in boutique and celebratory contexts.
The design appears intended to emulate a neat, calligraphy-inspired handwriting style with a refined silhouette and decorative capitals. It prioritizes expressive rhythm and elegant contrast over purely utilitarian text uniformity, aiming for a distinctive, crafted presence in display typography.
Capitals are especially expressive, with larger loops and curved strokes that read as decorative initials. Numerals and punctuation follow the same pen-driven logic, maintaining the font’s lively contrast and cursive momentum in mixed-content settings.