Script Yikim 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, posters, greeting cards, playful, retro, friendly, whimsical, crafty, hand-lettered charm, approachable branding, retro signage, playful display, rounded, bouncy, looped, soft terminals, swashy.
A rounded, monoline script with bouncy rhythm and gently irregular, hand-drawn proportions. Strokes maintain an even thickness with soft, bulb-like terminals and frequent entry/exit hooks that create a lively flow in text. Letterforms favor open counters and generous curves, with occasional swashes on capitals and distinctive looped descenders that add motion without becoming overly ornate. Numerals match the same smooth, simplified construction and sit comfortably alongside the letters.
Well-suited for short-to-medium display settings where a friendly script is desired, such as branding, packaging, café menus, posters, invitations, and greeting cards. It can also work for pull quotes or social graphics when set with adequate size and spacing to keep the loops and joins clear.
The overall tone is cheerful and informal, with a nostalgic, sign-painter feel. Its looping joins and soft terminals give it a warm, approachable voice that reads as personable and lightly whimsical rather than formal.
The design appears intended to emulate a confident hand-lettered script with smooth, rounded construction and an upbeat cadence. It prioritizes charm and personality through loops, soft terminals, and lively proportions while keeping strokes simple and consistent for clear display use.
Capitals are more decorative than the lowercase, using prominent curls and curved strokes that stand out well in initials. In continuous text, the connected forms create a consistent texture, while a few longer loops and descenders introduce expressive highlights that work best with comfortable line spacing.