Script Givi 12 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, packaging, posters, headlines, invitations, vintage, friendly, playful, classic, warm, handcrafted feel, display impact, nostalgic tone, decorative caps, rounded, swashy, looped, soft terminals, brushed.
A slanted, brush-like script with substantial weight and rounded, swelling strokes that taper into soft, ball-like terminals. Letterforms show a lively, handwritten rhythm: bowls are generous, joins are smooth, and many capitals feature prominent entry/exit swashes and curled details. Curves dominate over straight segments, with compact counters and a slightly bouncy baseline feel that varies in width and texture across characters. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, mixing sturdy stems with curled tails and open, rounded shapes.
Best suited to display settings where the swashy capitals and bold, rounded strokes can be appreciated—such as branding marks, product packaging, menus, event materials, and posters. It can also work for short subheads or pull quotes, but its expressive joins and decorative details are most effective at larger sizes.
The overall tone is warm and personable with a distinctly nostalgic, sign-painter flavor. Its flowing forms and decorative capitals feel celebratory and inviting, lending a handcrafted charm that reads as both classic and playful rather than formal or austere.
The design appears intended to capture a vintage brush-script look with consistent, legible forms and a dose of decorative flair in the capitals. It balances a sturdy stroke presence with smooth, looping motion to deliver an approachable, handcrafted display voice.
Capitals are more ornate and attention-grabbing than the lowercase, making the typeface particularly strong for initial letters and short featured words. The stroke ends often resolve into teardrop and knob terminals, reinforcing the brush-script character and giving text a soft, friendly finish.