Script Imkaf 1 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, packaging, quotes, invitations, headlines, friendly, playful, casual, nostalgic, crafty, handwritten charm, friendly branding, decorative caps, casual legibility, looped, monoline-ish, rounded, bouncy, swashy.
A lively handwritten script with a forward slant and a smooth, pen-like stroke. Forms are rounded and loop-driven, with frequent entry/exit strokes and occasional swashes that give letters a gently bouncy rhythm. Capitals are more decorative than the lowercase, using open curves and flourished terminals, while lowercase shapes stay compact with narrow bodies and quick, tapered joins. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with soft curves and slightly irregular widths that keep the texture informal.
Works best for short-to-medium display text where its loops and swashes can be appreciated, such as greeting cards, invitations, packaging labels, social posts, and pull quotes. It can also serve as a distinctive headline or brand accent font when paired with a simple sans or serif for body copy.
The overall tone is warm and personable, leaning playful rather than formal. Its looping strokes and buoyant letterforms suggest a handmade, conversational feel suited to cheerful messaging and lighthearted branding.
Likely designed to capture a neat, handwritten cursive look with decorative capitals and a consistent pen rhythm, balancing charm and readability for display-oriented settings.
Letter spacing appears comfortably open for a script, helping words remain legible despite the cursive flow. The design shows subtle, intentional irregularities and varied terminal shapes that read as natural pen movement rather than geometric repetition.