Script Irkah 10 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, wedding, branding, logotypes, packaging, elegant, romantic, whimsical, refined, vintage, signature look, formal elegance, decorative capitals, calligraphic feel, looping, flourished, calligraphic, swashy, monoline feel.
A formal, right-leaning script with pronounced entry and exit strokes, looping counters, and generous swashes on many capitals. Strokes show calligraphic modulation, with hairline upstrokes and thicker downstrokes, and smooth, rounded terminals that taper to fine points. Letterforms are relatively narrow with tall ascenders and deep descenders, and the lowercase features a notably small x-height compared to the capitals and extenders. Connections are fluid in text, while individual glyphs retain clear cursive structure, creating an airy rhythm with frequent open curves and occasional dramatic flourishes.
Best suited for short-to-medium display settings where its flourishes can breathe—such as invitations, wedding stationery, boutique branding, labels, and logo wordmarks. It can also work for pull quotes or headings, especially when paired with a restrained serif or sans for supporting text.
The overall tone is graceful and expressive, suggesting a handwritten signature or formal invitation style. Its sweeping capitals and delicate hairlines create a romantic, slightly whimsical feel, while the consistent slant and controlled curves keep it polished rather than casual.
The design appears intended to emulate a practiced, calligraphy-informed handwriting style with standout capitals and smooth connective flow. It prioritizes elegance and expressive word-shapes over compact, utilitarian text setting.
Capitals carry the most personality, often featuring extended lead-in strokes and large loops, which can create strong word-shapes in titles. Numerals follow the same cursive logic with rounded forms and varying stroke thickness, matching the script’s refined cadence.