Script Illud 1 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, packaging, headlines, greeting cards, elegant, friendly, vintage, refined, romantic, handwritten elegance, connected readability, classic charm, display script, connected, looping, swashy, rounded, calligraphic.
A connected cursive with a consistent rightward slant and smooth, calligraphic stroke modulation. Letterforms are narrow and rhythmically spaced, with rounded joins, teardrop-like terminals, and occasional looped ascenders/descenders that keep the texture lively without becoming overly ornate. Capitals show gentle entry and exit swashes, while the lowercase maintains an even baseline flow and compact counters. Numerals follow the same cursive logic, using curved strokes and soft terminals to match the text color.
Well suited to short-to-medium phrases where a graceful script texture is desired, such as invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, packaging labels, and display headlines. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers when a refined handwritten voice is needed.
The tone is polished and personable—suggesting handwritten refinement rather than casual marker script. Its flowing connections and rounded terminals give it a warm, inviting feel, while the restrained flourishes keep it suitable for more formal, traditional settings.
The font appears intended to deliver a classic, connected handwriting look with controlled elegance—balancing readable cursive rhythm with modest swashes for emphasis in capitals and key words.
The design leans on smooth continuity between letters, producing a coherent word shape at text sizes. Uppercase forms are more decorative than the lowercase, so mixed-case settings create a clear hierarchy without needing extra ornamentation.