Script Kikaw 3 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, wedding, branding, headlines, certificates, elegant, formal, romantic, vintage, refined, formality, luxury tone, decorative caps, calligraphy emulation, invitation use, calligraphic, swashy, looped, ornate, flowing.
A cursive, calligraphic script with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a consistent rightward slant. Letterforms are built from smooth, looping strokes with tapered terminals and frequent entry/exit swashes, especially in the capitals. Lowercase maintains a compact midsection relative to tall ascenders and deep descenders, creating a lively vertical rhythm. Spacing and joins read as fluid and continuous, while the overall texture stays crisp and polished rather than rough or brushy.
This script performs best in short to medium-length display typography such as wedding suites, event collateral, boutique branding, certificates, and editorial headlines. It can also work for pull quotes or product packaging where a formal, crafted signature-like voice is desired, ideally with comfortable size and spacing to preserve the delicate contrast and swashes.
The tone is classic and ceremonial, evoking invitations, personal correspondence, and traditional signage. Its flourished capitals and graceful curves convey sophistication and romance, with a distinctly vintage feel.
The design appears intended to deliver a formal, calligraphy-inspired script that prioritizes elegance and flourish for display use. Emphasis is placed on ornamental capitals, smooth connectivity, and refined contrast to create a polished, premium impression.
Capitals are the visual anchor: they feature generous loops and decorative cross-strokes that create a strong headline presence. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic with curved forms and tapered ends, blending naturally with the alphabet in display settings.