Script Ribom 12 is a light, very narrow, very high contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, logotypes, packaging, headlines, elegant, whimsical, delicate, fashionable, airy, calligraphic charm, display elegance, handwritten flair, modern romance, calligraphic, monoline hairlines, brushy, looped, tapered.
This script features tall, slender letterforms built from sweeping, calligraphic strokes with pronounced thick–thin transitions and tapered terminals. Curves are narrow and vertical in feel, with long ascenders and descenders and compact lowercase bodies that emphasize the vertical rhythm. Stroke joins and counters stay open and clean, while select characters introduce fine hairline entry/exit strokes that add sparkle without becoming overly ornate. Figures follow the same handwritten logic, mixing sturdy downstrokes with light, curved linking strokes for a cohesive texture in text.
It works best for short to medium-length display settings such as invitations, greeting cards, event collateral, beauty or lifestyle branding, packaging accents, and editorial headlines. The delicate hairlines and high contrast favor larger sizes and clean backgrounds where the thin strokes can remain visible.
The overall tone is refined and airy, with a fashionable, boutique-like polish. Its narrow, flowing rhythm and delicate hairlines give it a romantic and slightly playful character, suited to expressive, personal messaging rather than utilitarian text.
The design appears intended to provide a graceful, modern calligraphy look with a narrow footprint, offering expressive script typography that feels handcrafted while remaining controlled and readable in display use.
Spacing and widths vary naturally from glyph to glyph, reinforcing the hand-drawn feel. Many capitals are simplified yet dramatic, relying on height and contrast instead of heavy swashes, which helps it stay legible while still feeling decorative.