Script Derat 1 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, logotypes, greeting cards, quotes, elegant, romantic, airy, whimsical, refined, personal tone, calligraphic flair, decorative display, signature look, calligraphic, swashy, looped, flowing, delicate.
A flowing script with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a pronounced rightward slant. Letterforms are built from smooth, brush-like strokes that taper into hairline terminals, with occasional entry/exit strokes extending into gentle swashes. The overall texture is light and rhythmic, with relatively compact lowercase proportions and tall ascenders/descenders that add vertical grace. Capitals are more expressive, featuring larger loops and flourished curves that contrast with simpler lowercase structures; spacing stays readable while maintaining a continuous handwritten feel.
Best suited for short to medium display settings where its contrast and swashes can be appreciated—wedding materials, packaging accents, boutique identities, headlines, and pull quotes. It also works well for names and signatures in layouts, especially when paired with a quiet sans or serif for body copy.
The style conveys a polished, personable elegance—romantic and slightly whimsical rather than rigidly formal. Its looping capitals and soft curves evoke invitations, boutique branding, and personal stationery, while the high-contrast strokes add a sense of refinement and delicacy.
The design appears intended to emulate a refined handwritten calligraphy look with expressive capitals and smooth, brush-like stroke transitions. It prioritizes charm and flourish while keeping letter shapes legible enough for contemporary display typography.
Several glyphs lean on open counters and tapered joins, creating a clean, airy silhouette even at larger sizes. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, with slender hairlines and curved strokes that feel consistent with the letterforms, supporting cohesive mixed-content settings.