Script Esliy 16 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, invitations, headlines, packaging, signage, elegant, warm, classic, confident, friendly, refined script, handwritten warmth, decorative caps, smooth continuity, brushy, calligraphic, looping, connected, rounded.
A slanted, brush-influenced script with continuous, flowing connections and rounded terminals. Strokes show a clear pressure pattern with thicker downstrokes and lighter upstrokes, plus occasional swelling at curves that reinforces a hand-drawn rhythm. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with smooth joins, open counters, and frequent entry/exit strokes that keep words moving. Capitals are more decorative and looped, while lowercase maintains a steady cursive cadence; figures follow the same angled, handwritten logic with soft curves and simple forms.
Well-suited to short-to-medium display settings where a refined handwritten voice is desired, such as branding, invitations, product packaging, menu headings, and boutique-style signage. It works best when given enough size and breathing room to preserve the smooth joins and rhythmic stroke contrast.
The overall tone feels polished yet personable—like neat, practiced handwriting with a touch of formality. Its smooth joins and confident stroke weight give it a classic, slightly romantic character that reads as welcoming rather than flashy.
The design appears intended to deliver a formal cursive feel with brushlike modulation, balancing decorative capitals with a more restrained, readable lowercase. Its consistent slant and connected structure suggest a focus on creating graceful, continuous wordmarks and expressive headline typography.
Spacing and connections are designed for continuous word shapes, producing a cohesive texture in longer lines. The italic slant is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, and the heavier stroke presence gives it strong color for display use while still retaining a handcrafted look.