Script Rikow 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: wedding invites, greeting cards, branding, packaging, social posts, elegant, airy, whimsical, modern, refined, hand-lettered feel, signature style, romantic display, decorative elegance, monoline hairlines, looped ascenders, tall capitals, calligraphic, delicate.
This font presents a tall, slender handwritten script with pronounced stroke contrast: thin hairlines and heavier downstrokes create a calligraphic rhythm. Letterforms are generally upright with long ascenders and descenders, and a relatively small lowercase body that makes capitals feel prominent. Curves are smooth and slightly elastic, with occasional loops in stems and terminals; joins are clean and flowing, while some characters remain lightly separated rather than fully continuous, preserving a drawn-by-hand feel. Spacing is generous and the overall texture is light, with narrow proportions and variable character widths that keep words lively.
It works best for display settings where its fine contrast and narrow, tall forms can be appreciated—such as wedding stationery, invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, labels, and social media graphics. Use it in short to medium phrases, headers, or accent text where legibility is supported by ample size and spacing.
The tone is graceful and polished, balancing formality with a friendly, handwritten charm. Its delicate hairlines and tall, looping shapes suggest romance and celebration, while the simplified, contemporary construction keeps it from feeling overly ornate.
The design appears intended to mimic a refined hand-lettered signature style: tall, elegant forms with calligraphic contrast and subtle loops, optimized for decorative typography and expressive titles rather than dense text.
Capital letters are expressive and vertically oriented, making them effective as initial caps or short headline words. Numerals follow the same airy, calligraphic logic, with smooth curves and fine entry/exit strokes that visually match the alphabet.