Script Rafa 17 is a regular weight, very narrow, very high contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, wedding stationery, logo marks, branding, headlines, elegant, whimsical, vintage, refined, playful, decorative script, calligraphic feel, signature style, boutique branding, hairline swashes, ball terminals, looped descenders, monoline joins, tall ascenders.
A slender formal script with tall, tapered letterforms and dramatic stroke modulation. Thick vertical stems contrast with hairline entry strokes and delicate curls, creating a crisp calligraphic rhythm. The uppercase set is narrow and decorative, with simplified structures accented by thin cross-strokes and occasional swash-like starts. Lowercase shows a small x-height, long ascenders/descenders, and frequent looped forms (notably in j, y, g, and q), with generally smooth, connected flow and occasional broken joins that read as pen-lifts. Numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, mixing sturdy vertical strokes with fine hairline curves.
Best suited to display sizes where the hairline curls and internal loops can stay clear—such as invitations, wedding pieces, packaging accents, boutique branding, and short headlines. It also works well for monograms or signature-style wordmarks where its narrow, vertical rhythm can create a sophisticated silhouette.
The font conveys a dressy, romantic tone with a lighthearted flourish. Its airy hairlines and looping terminals give it a charming, boutique feel—polished enough for formal settings while still feeling hand-rendered and personable.
The design appears aimed at delivering a formal, calligraphy-inspired script that balances strong vertical structure with delicate ornamental movement. It prioritizes expressive contrast and graceful loops to create memorable, decorative words at a glance.
Spacing and widths vary noticeably across glyphs, contributing to an organic, handwritten cadence. Hairline details are prominent in counters and join areas, and the overall texture alternates between bold vertical beats and fine, ribbon-like curves.