Script Delaf 12 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, wedding, greeting cards, quotes, packaging, elegant, romantic, airy, refined, whimsical, formal charm, handwritten polish, decorative headers, personal tone, graceful rhythm, monoline-like, looping, swashy, calligraphic, tall ascenders.
A flowing, handwritten script with tall, slender letterforms and an emphatic rightward slant. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin modulation with tapered terminals, creating a delicate, pen-drawn rhythm. Uppercase forms are more decorative, featuring open counters and occasional looped entries, while lowercase maintains a consistent cursive movement with smooth joins and buoyant ascenders/descenders. Spacing is compact and vertical proportions are elongated, giving words a light, graceful texture in text.
This face is well suited to invitations and event materials where an elegant handwritten voice is desired, especially for names, headings, and short statements. It also works nicely on greeting cards, boutique packaging, and editorial pull quotes where a refined, personal tone is important. For best results, set at moderate-to-large sizes so the fine strokes and contrast remain clear.
The overall tone feels elegant and romantic, with a gentle, personable warmth typical of fine handwritten lettering. Its airy strokes and looping gestures add a slightly whimsical, celebratory feel without becoming overly ornate.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, calligraphic handwriting with a polished, fashion-forward finish, balancing decorative capitals with a readable, continuously flowing lowercase. Its narrow, elongated proportions and swashy cues suggest a focus on graceful word shapes and a sophisticated, celebratory voice.
Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple, narrow constructions and occasional curved hooks that match the script’s cadence. In longer samples, the font maintains a steady baseline and consistent slant, while the contrast and fine hairlines make the texture feel crisp and dressy.