Script Tabu 2 is a very light, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, wedding, branding, logotypes, headlines, elegant, refined, romantic, airy, classic, formal elegance, calligraphy mimic, decorative initials, invitation styling, hairline, calligraphic, flourished, looping, swashy.
A delicate script with hairline strokes and pronounced thick–thin modulation, set on a consistent rightward slant. Letterforms are tall and slender with long ascenders and descenders, compact lowercase proportions, and generous internal curves that create a light, floating texture. Terminals taper to fine points, with frequent entry/exit strokes and occasional swashes, producing a flowing rhythm that reads like formal penmanship. Numerals follow the same narrow, looping construction, with open counters and graceful curves rather than rigid geometry.
Best suited to short to medium settings where the hairline detail can be appreciated—wedding stationery, event materials, beauty or boutique branding, and elegant logotypes. It also works well for headlines and pull quotes when printed or rendered large enough to preserve the fine contrast and tapered terminals.
The overall tone is polished and graceful, suggesting formality and a romantic, invitation-like sensibility. Its airy hairlines and controlled flourishes feel calm and upscale, with a traditional handwritten charm rather than a casual marker or brush feel.
The design appears intended to emulate refined calligraphic handwriting with a light pen nib, prioritizing elegance, vertical grace, and flowing continuity. Its narrow build and tall proportions aim to deliver a sophisticated, space-efficient script look while still offering decorative flourish in capitals and select forms.
Spacing appears intentionally open for such a slender script, helping individual letters stay distinct despite the fine strokes. The uppercase shows more ornamental movement and curvature than the lowercase, giving strong opportunities for expressive initials while keeping the body text comparatively restrained for a script style.