Script Derej 1 is a light, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: wedding, invitations, greeting cards, branding, packaging, elegant, romantic, airy, friendly, handmade, handwritten elegance, modern calligraphy, personal tone, decorative titles, calligraphic, looping, flowing, delicate, bouncy.
A flowing handwritten script with slender, tapered strokes and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Letterforms lean forward with a lively rhythm and varied stroke widths that suggest a pen-driven construction. Ascenders and capitals are tall and expressive, while lowercase forms stay compact with rounded joins and frequent entry/exit strokes that encourage a connected look. Counters are generally open and the overall texture is light, with occasional bold downstrokes providing emphasis.
This style works best for short to medium display settings where its loops and contrast can be appreciated—such as wedding stationery, invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, and product packaging. It can also suit headers and pull quotes when ample size and spacing are available.
The font reads as graceful and personable, balancing refinement with an informal, handwritten charm. Its looping forms and gentle swashes create a warm, romantic tone that feels inviting rather than rigid or corporate.
The design appears intended to capture a modern calligraphy feel: expressive capitals, smooth connecting strokes, and a light, graceful texture that adds personality to display typography.
Capitals are notably decorative and taller than the lowercase, creating strong initial-letter emphasis in titles. The numerals are simple and legible with a hand-drawn flavor, matching the script’s tapered stroke endings and smooth curves.