Script Dorad 9 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, wedding, branding, logotypes, certificates, elegant, classic, formal, romantic, decorative, calligraphic effect, formal display, ornamental initials, romantic tone, calligraphic, flourished, looping, swashy, slanted.
A formal script with a pronounced rightward slant, steep stroke-contrast, and crisp hairline connections that expand into rounded, inked-down strokes. Letterforms rely on looping entry/exit strokes and teardrop-like terminals, with many capitals featuring generous swashes and internal curls. The x-height is notably small relative to the ascenders, giving lowercase words a tall, airy silhouette, while overall widths vary noticeably from narrow joins to broader rounded bowls. Numerals and punctuation follow the same calligraphic logic, with curved spines and tapered finishing strokes.
Well-suited to wedding suites, formal invitations, and event collateral where flourish and elegance are desired. It also works effectively for boutique branding, product labels, and headline-style logotypes, especially when set with generous spacing or paired with a restrained serif or sans for supporting text.
The face reads refined and ceremonious, with a vintage, invitation-like polish. Its flowing rhythm and ornate capitals project warmth and romance while still feeling poised and traditional.
Designed to evoke pointed-pen calligraphy in a consistent, repeatable typeface, emphasizing graceful movement, ornamental capitals, and dramatic contrast for display-forward typography.
Capitals are the most embellished characters, producing strong initial emphasis and a distinct start-of-word flourish. In longer text, the alternating thick-and-thin pattern and tight hairline links create a lively shimmer, making it best appreciated at sizes where the fine strokes remain clear.