Script Alkif 10 is a light, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, packaging, greeting cards, headlines, graceful, friendly, whimsical, romantic, crafty, handwritten elegance, signature style, modern calligraphy, friendly display, monoline feel, brushlike, looping, bouncy, calligraphic.
A lively handwritten script with a rightward slant and a smooth, pen-drawn rhythm. Strokes show noticeable thick–thin modulation, with tapered entry and exit terminals that create an airy, lifted texture. Letterforms are narrow and vertically oriented, with tall ascenders and pronounced looped descenders that add elegance and motion. Connections are implied by cursive construction, but many letters retain a semi-joined, hand-lettered feel, keeping word shapes readable while still expressive.
Well suited to short-to-medium display settings where personality matters—wedding or event invitations, boutique branding, product packaging, and greeting cards. It can also work for pull quotes and section headers when paired with a calmer text face, letting the script carry emphasis without overwhelming the layout.
The overall tone is warm and personable, mixing casual charm with a touch of formality. Its looping strokes and buoyant baseline give it a playful, handmade character that feels inviting rather than rigid. The contrast and slender forms add a lightly refined, romantic flavor suitable for expressive messaging.
The design appears intended to emulate neat, modern calligraphy done with a flexible pen or brush, balancing decorative capitals and looped forms with enough clarity for everyday display copy. It aims for an expressive handwritten signature look that feels crafted and contemporary.
Capitals are especially decorative, with generous swashes and open bowls that act as visual anchors at the start of words. Lowercase counters stay relatively open for a script, and spacing feels intentionally loose to preserve the delicate stroke endings. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple shapes and soft curves that match the text color.