Script Kidat 12 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, wedding, branding, packaging, headlines, elegant, romantic, classic, formal, lively, formal script, signature feel, decorative caps, display elegance, swashy, calligraphic, looped, flourished, slanted.
A formal, right-slanted script with pronounced stroke-contrast and a smooth, calligraphic rhythm. Letterforms show rounded bowls, tapered terminals, and frequent entry/exit strokes that create an interconnected cursive flow in text, while capitals remain more standalone and ornamental. Uppercase characters feature generous swashes and curled spurs, and the overall silhouette alternates between compact joins and broader, sweeping curves, giving lines of text a dynamic baseline movement. Numerals are similarly stylized, with italic forms and occasional curled terminals that match the script’s motion.
Best suited for display settings where its contrast and flourishes can be appreciated—wedding stationery, invitations, certificates, boutique branding, product packaging, and editorial headlines. It performs particularly well for initials, names, and short phrases, and is less ideal for dense body copy or small UI text where the tight joins and low x-height may hinder quick reading.
The face conveys a polished, celebratory tone—refined and traditional, with an expressive flourish that feels personable rather than mechanical. Its swash capitals and looping details suggest ceremony and signature-like emphasis, making it feel romantic and upscale without becoming overly delicate.
The design appears intended to emulate a confident, formal calligraphic hand with bold presence: strong contrast, an energetic slant, and expressive capitals that create instant hierarchy. It prioritizes elegance and signature-like personality for prominent typographic moments.
The lowercase shows a relatively small x-height and prominent ascenders/descenders, which enhances elegance but can reduce clarity at smaller sizes. Capital letters and some glyphs include distinctive swashes that add character and visual emphasis, especially in initials and short display phrases.