Script Hidab 1 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, headlines, invitations, signage, vintage, friendly, playful, romantic, classic, hand-lettered charm, decorative capitals, sign-painter style, warm readability, swashy, looped, rounded, monoline, bouncy.
A flowing, right-leaning script with smooth, rounded terminals and a largely monoline stroke. Letterforms are built from continuous, calligraphic curves with frequent entry/exit strokes and modest swashes, especially in capitals. The rhythm is lively and slightly bouncy, with compact counters and tight internal spacing that keeps words cohesive. Numerals and lowercase share the same soft, looped construction, giving the set a consistent handwritten polish.
Well-suited to short-to-medium display settings where a friendly script personality is desired, such as logos, product packaging, café or boutique signage, invitations, and promotional headlines. It can also work for pull quotes or subheads when set with generous tracking and comfortable line spacing.
The overall tone is warm and personable, with a nostalgic, mid-century sign-painter feel. Its rounded loops and gentle swashes read as welcoming and lightly romantic rather than formal or austere, making text feel conversational and upbeat.
The design appears intended to deliver an approachable, decorative script that mimics confident hand lettering while staying visually consistent across the alphabet. Its restrained contrast and rounded joins prioritize smoothness and readability, while the swashier capitals provide emphasis for titling and brand-forward use.
Capitals are more ornamental and prominent than the lowercase, adding a decorative flare at the start of words. The font maintains a steady baseline flow and consistent stroke color, helping longer phrases remain even despite the script’s curls and flourishes.