Script Rabe 2 is a light, very narrow, very high contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, invitations, packaging, headlines, branding, elegant, fashion, romantic, whimsical, delicate, display elegance, signature feel, luxury branding, decorative flair, hairline swashes, calligraphic, flourished, looping, ornate.
A formal script with extremely fine hairlines and pronounced thick-to-thin modulation, giving the letterforms a polished, calligraphic sheen. Strokes are mostly upright with tall ascenders and descenders, and a compact lowercase structure that keeps counters small and vertical. Many glyphs carry long entry/exit strokes and airy swashes, while heavier verticals anchor the rhythm and create a sparkling contrast between solid stems and threadlike curves. Overall spacing feels variable and organic, with a lightly irregular, hand-drawn cadence that remains consistent across the alphabet and figures.
Best suited to short, prominent text where its contrast and swashes can be appreciated: logos, boutique branding, wedding and event invitations, beauty or fashion packaging, and editorial headlines. It performs most confidently at larger sizes or in sparse compositions where fine hairlines won’t be lost.
The font conveys a refined, boutique tone—graceful and feminine-leaning, with a touch of playful flourish. Its hairline details and looping terminals suggest ceremony and luxury, while the occasional exaggerated stroke adds a whimsical, signature-like personality.
The design appears intended to emulate a formal, modern calligraphic hand that prioritizes elegance and expressive terminals. It aims to deliver a signature-like presence for display typography, balancing structured vertical stems with ornamental loops and sweeping finishes.
Uppercase forms read as display-driven, with several letters relying on extended swashes and delicate joins that can visually overlap in tighter settings. Numerals and punctuation keep the same contrast and elegance, pairing best with generous size and breathing room to preserve the thin strokes.