Script Kikeh 1 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: wedding, invitations, branding, packaging, certificates, elegant, formal, romantic, vintage, refined, formality, luxury, tradition, flourish, display, calligraphic, swashy, looping, flowing, ornate.
A formal script with a consistent rightward slant and high-contrast strokes that mimic pointed-pen calligraphy. Letterforms are narrow and rhythmically spaced, with long ascenders and descenders and a comparatively small x-height that emphasizes capitals and vertical movement. Terminals taper to fine points, and many characters feature gentle entry/exit strokes, looped forms, and occasional flourished swashes, creating a smooth, continuous cursive texture in words.
Best suited to display use where the delicate hairlines and flourishing forms can be appreciated—wedding suites, formal invitations, boutique branding, premium packaging, certificates, and editorial pull quotes. It performs especially well for short phrases, names, and titles where the ornate capitals can lead the composition.
The overall tone is polished and ceremonious, with a classic, romantic feel. Its flowing loops and sharp hairlines suggest traditional penmanship, lending an upscale, invitation-like voice that feels timeless rather than casual.
The design appears intended to evoke traditional formal pen script with an emphasis on elegance and flourish, balancing readable cursive connections with decorative capitals for impactful, polished typography.
Capitals are particularly expressive, with larger, more decorative structures that stand out in headline settings. Numerals and punctuation follow the same calligraphic logic, showing curved strokes and tapered finishes that maintain the font’s refined, handwritten character.