Script Derip 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, packaging, headlines, greeting cards, elegant, whimsical, romantic, handmade, charming, signature feel, decorative display, modern calligraphy, personal warmth, looping, calligraphic, swashy, rounded, flowing.
A flowing, calligraphy-influenced script with a rightward slant and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Letterforms are narrow and vertically oriented, with rounded bowls, tapered terminals, and frequent looped entry/exit strokes that suggest pen movement. Capitals are more decorative and varied than the lowercase, often built from tall stems and curved flourishes, while the lowercase maintains a consistent cursive rhythm with occasional partial connections. Numerals follow the same soft, handwritten logic, mixing simple structures with a few curled terminals and open counters.
This style works best for short to medium text where its contrast and flourishes can read clearly—such as invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, packaging labels, and editorial headlines. It can also suit pull quotes or signage when set with comfortable tracking and ample line spacing.
The overall tone feels refined and personable—formal enough for invitations yet playful due to its generous loops and bouncy curves. The contrast and swashy capitals add a touch of romance, while the handwritten irregularities keep it warm and approachable.
The design appears intended to emulate neat, modern calligraphic handwriting with a balance of readability and decorative flair. Swash-like capitals and looped joins provide a signature feel suited to names, titles, and prominent display settings.
Spacing appears relatively tight and compact, reinforcing the vertical, narrow texture in words and lines. Some strokes end in small hooks or teardrop-like tapers, and several letters (notably ascenders and capitals) lean into flourish for emphasis without becoming overly ornate.