Script Rafi 2 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logotypes, packaging, invitations, editorial, elegant, fashion, refined, romantic, whimsical, signature feel, boutique branding, decorative display, calligraphic elegance, editorial style, hairline, calligraphic, looping, tall ascenders, long descenders.
This typeface combines narrow, upright letterforms with dramatic stroke modulation, pairing thick vertical stems with hairline connectors and entry/exit strokes. Curves are smooth and tapered, with frequent loops and teardrop terminals that give letters a drawn, calligraphic rhythm. Proportions skew tall, with a noticeably small x-height relative to ascenders and long, lively descenders in letters like g, j, p, q, and y. Capitals mix restrained structure with occasional flourished strokes, while the lowercase leans more overtly script-like with intermittent connections and airy counters. Numerals and punctuation maintain the same high-contrast logic, using slender curves and selective swelling on verticals.
Best suited for display typography such as fashion or beauty headlines, boutique branding, logotypes, and premium packaging where the high-contrast strokes can shine. It also fits invitations, event collateral, and short editorial pull quotes that can leverage its tall, graceful rhythm. For longer text, it works most effectively in brief passages at comfortable sizes to preserve the delicate hairline detail.
The overall tone is polished and boutique-oriented, balancing formal sophistication with a light, playful hand. Delicate hairlines and looping forms suggest a romantic, editorial mood, while the narrow stance and tidy upright posture keep it feeling composed rather than casual. It reads as decorative and expressive, with an emphasis on charm and finesse.
The design appears intended to evoke a modern calligraphic signature feel—elegant, narrow, and visually dynamic—while remaining upright and readable in short display lines. Its looping script cues and pronounced stroke contrast are geared toward expressive branding and refined, decorative typography rather than utilitarian body copy.
Stroke joins and connections vary from letter to letter, creating a handwritten cadence rather than a rigidly uniform system. Several glyphs feature distinctive looped forms (notably in e, f, g, j, and y), and some capitals include thin cross-strokes and swash-like gestures that stand out in display settings. Because the hairlines are extremely fine, the design benefits from adequate size and contrast against the background.