Script Ihdah 1 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, headlines, certificates, packaging, elegant, vintage, formal, flourished, romantic, display elegance, formal tone, signature feel, decorative capitals, swashy, calligraphic, looped, slanted, ornate.
A slanted, connected script with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a rounded, brush-like stroke finish. Letterforms show generous entry/exit strokes and frequent swashes, with compact counters and a relatively low x-height that emphasizes ascenders and descenders. Capitals are highly embellished with looping terminals and bold downstrokes, while lowercase maintains a steady cursive rhythm with occasional extended tails and joining strokes. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, with curved forms and tapered terminals that match the script’s movement.
Best suited for invitations, announcements, and other formal pieces where flourish and emphasis are desirable. It performs well in branding marks, boutique packaging, and short headlines where the decorative capitals can lead. For longer passages, it will read more comfortably with ample size and generous line spacing.
The overall tone is polished and ceremonial, balancing bold presence with refined, flowing motion. Its expressive swashes and classic cursive construction suggest a traditional, romantic mood with a hint of vintage signage and formal stationery.
The font appears designed to evoke a classic calligraphic signature style with strong contrast and confident, sweeping terminals. Its prominent swashes and embellished capitals indicate an intention to provide a dramatic, upscale script for display-focused typography.
The design leans on dramatic capitals and strong stroke contrast, creating a distinctive texture at display sizes. Spacing and joins appear optimized for word-shapes rather than tight, small-size settings, and the most elaborate forms (especially capitals and some terminals) naturally attract attention in headings.