Typeface Basics: Script

Howdy! and welcome to 2004. Today we are going to take a look at Script fonts.

What’s A Script?

Script refers to hand lettering, on other words writing with pen and ink. in the digital age, script fonts still find their place, and enjoy accompanying the other typefaces found in previous articles. i’m sure you have seen and used them.

How To

How should Script type be used? Well, first off, they should not be used for paragraphs, or even multiple sentences, of text. Body copy is usually set at 10-12 point. At that size, script fonts are difficult to read. So that makes them suitable for large point size applications, such as headings, headlined, and all things that need extra accenting.

The Face

Although i am not a connoisseur of script fonts, i do find that i use them more than i anticipate. They come in handy when trying to increase the elegant feel of a piece. Have a look at a couple of these fonts.

A strong black script font, would describe Banco well. The typeface’s bold and chiseled strokes, lend it a heavy feel without being very ornate. in fact, i think Banco is one of the most undecorated Script fonts that can be found. i enjoy using it when it fits the project.

Next up is Spring. Out of all of the Script fonts i have used, Spring has been the most versatile. it has two weights, which is really the most you will ever have for any Script typeface family out there. Spring’s free flowing strokes, provide the face with a semi-casual feel.

Zapfino is one of the more ornate Script typefaces. With its long ascenders and decenders, Zapfino can be a difficult script font to incorporate. i would only use it in the most elegant placement. if you haven’t noticed, the typefaces presented here progress form a black, heavy weight, Script to a light Script face.

Next up, Decorative typefaces.