Script Manes 13 is a light, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, wedding, branding, editorial, packaging, elegant, romantic, formal, refined, classic, formality, sophistication, flourish, tradition, calligraphic, swashy, looped, flowing, delicate.
A delicate, calligraphy-driven script with a pronounced slant and strong thick–thin modulation. Letterforms are built from tapered entry strokes, hairline connectors, and fuller shaded downstrokes, giving a crisp, engraved feel. Capitals are expansive and looped with extended terminals and occasional flourishes, while lowercase forms stay compact with a modest x-height, tall ascenders, and long, swinging descenders. Overall rhythm is smooth and continuous, with narrow internal spacing and a consistently fluid stroke trajectory.
Well-suited to invitations, wedding stationery, certificates, and other ceremonial materials where elegance is the priority. It can also serve as a signature-like accent in branding, beauty/luxury packaging, or editorial headlines when paired with a restrained serif or sans for supporting text.
The tone reads polished and ceremonial, evoking traditional penmanship used for invitations and formal correspondence. Its airy hairlines and graceful loops feel romantic and upscale, with a classic, time-honored presence rather than a casual handwritten mood.
The letterforms suggest an intention to emulate formal pointed-pen handwriting with refined contrast, graceful joins, and expressive capitals. The design prioritizes flourish, rhythm, and a composed page color for premium, occasion-driven typography.
The design leans on fine details—thin connectors, tight counters, and long terminals—so it benefits from generous size and careful spacing in display settings. Numerals follow the same slanted, calligraphic logic, with slender forms and curved strokes that match the lettering style.