In modern branding, "script" can refer to the specific fonts and graphic languages the club uses:
: The club's previous crest included the Latin motto "Superbia in Proelio" (Pride in Battle) written in a stylized banner script. The Lyrics Man City Blue Moon Script
: The club's official typeface is called Kippax Modern , a bespoke font inspired by Manchester’s industrial heritage and named after the famous stand at Maine Road. In modern branding, "script" can refer to the
: The phrase "once in a blue moon" mirrored City’s infrequent victories and struggles in the lower leagues during that era. In modern branding