Script Derik 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, wedding, branding, packaging, headlines, elegant, romantic, whimsical, classic, polished, calligraphic feel, signature style, decorative caps, premium tone, looping, flourished, calligraphic, swashy, monoline-to-stress.
A flowing calligraphic script with a forward slant and pronounced contrast between hairline connectors and fuller shaded strokes. Letterforms are narrow and vertically oriented, with generous ascenders/descenders and frequent entry/exit swashes that give lines a lively rhythm. Capitals are decorative and looped, often starting with a bold downstroke and finishing in tapered terminals, while lowercase forms favor rounded bowls, teardrop-like joins, and long, curling tails. Spacing feels compact and varied, with cursive connections suggested by the shapes even when letters are set with slight separation in the samples.
Well suited to wedding and event invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, and packaging where an elegant handwritten signature feel is desired. It performs best for short to medium display text—logos, headlines, pull quotes, and name personalization—rather than dense paragraphs.
The overall tone is graceful and expressive, reading as formal yet friendly with a hint of playful flourish. Its dramatic capitals and smooth curves lend a romantic, invitation-like mood, while the consistent pen-like modulation keeps it polished rather than casual.
The design appears intended to mimic confident pen-calligraphy, emphasizing expressive capitals, graceful joins, and a refined contrast profile for decorative, premium-facing typography.
Distinctive numerals and several uppercase forms use prominent loops and curved cross-strokes, creating strong word-shape silhouettes. Fine hairlines and tight internal counters make the design most confident at display sizes where its contrast and details remain crisp.