Script Ihkos 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: wedding, invitations, certificates, branding, headlines, elegant, formal, vintage, romantic, ornate, formal script, decorative caps, calligraphic feel, classic stationery, swashy, calligraphic, flourished, looping, slanted.
This typeface presents a flowing, calligraphic script with a pronounced rightward slant and strong thick–thin modulation. Letterforms are built from smooth, continuous curves with tapered entry/exit strokes, teardrop terminals, and frequent internal loops, especially in capitals. The capitals are larger and more embellished than the lowercase, featuring generous swashes and curved cross-strokes, while the lowercase maintains a steady cursive rhythm with compact counters and tight joins. Numerals follow the same italicized, ornamental logic, with curving spines and stylized terminals that match the letterforms.
Best suited for display settings where its flourishes can be appreciated—such as wedding suites, formal invitations, certificates, product labels, and boutique branding. It can also serve as a decorative accent in headlines or short phrases, paired with a restrained serif or sans for supporting text.
The overall tone is refined and ceremonial, evoking classic engraved stationery and traditional penmanship. Its flourishes and looping forms add a romantic, celebratory character that feels suited to formal occasions and heritage-leaning design.
The design appears intended to emulate formal, pen-drawn script with bold presence and decorative capital treatment. It prioritizes expressive calligraphic motion and ornamental elegance over neutral, utilitarian text readability.
Stroke endings often finish in pointed, tapered tips, and several characters use inward curls that create dark, decorative knots at joins. Spacing appears naturally variable as forms widen and narrow with their swashes, producing a lively, handwritten cadence in longer text lines.