Script Imlay 10 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, branding, packaging, headlines, playful, whimsical, friendly, casual, vintage, handmade warmth, decorative caps, light elegance, informal charm, monoline feel, loopy, bouncy, airy, delicate.
A lively handwritten script with smooth, continuous strokes and a gentle, pen-drawn irregularity. Letterforms are tall and compact with narrow proportions, a notably small x-height, and long ascenders/descenders that create an airy vertical rhythm. Strokes stay mostly even with subtle thick–thin shifts, and terminals frequently finish in soft hooks, loops, or teardrop-like returns. Capitals are expressive and slightly ornate, using open bowls and occasional interior loops, while lowercase remains simple and legible with modest joining behavior and a light, flowing baseline motion.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings where its tall proportions and decorative capitals can be appreciated, such as invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, product packaging, and storefront-style headlines. It can also work for pull quotes or captions when set with comfortable line spacing to accommodate the long ascenders and descenders.
The overall tone is cheerful and personable, leaning toward a quaint, storybook charm rather than formal calligraphy. Its looping capitals and buoyant spacing give it a warm, slightly retro friendliness that feels conversational and handmade.
Likely designed to capture the ease of quick, confident handwriting while adding a touch of flourish in the capitals for emphasis. The narrow, tall rhythm suggests an aim for elegant economy of space with a light, friendly personality.
Numerals mirror the same tall, rounded construction, with open curves and gentle terminals that keep the set cohesive. The most distinctive personality comes through in the capital set, which adds flourish without becoming overly dense, helping short words and initials stand out.