Script Ihgam 16 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, logotypes, headlines, certificates, elegant, vintage, formal, romantic, inviting, formal elegance, decorative script, calligraphic feel, classic tone, looped, swashy, calligraphic, flourished, slanted.
This script face uses a consistent rightward slant with high-contrast strokes that move between hairline connectors and fuller shaded curves. Letterforms are narrow and vertically oriented, with generous loops, curled terminals, and occasional entry/exit swashes that give the shapes a flowing cadence. The x-height is notably small relative to the capitals and ascenders, emphasizing tall proportions and a refined, calligraphic silhouette. Numerals and capitals carry the most ornament, while lowercase maintains a smoother, more compact rhythm suited to continuous text.
Best suited to display settings where its swashes and contrast can be appreciated—wedding and event invitations, boutique branding, product labels, and formal announcements. It also works well for short headlines or pull quotes when set with comfortable tracking and ample line spacing to keep the loops from feeling crowded.
The overall tone is polished and traditional, evoking formal penmanship and classic stationery. Its looping terminals and soft curves feel personable and romantic, with a lightly theatrical flourish that reads as celebratory rather than casual.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, calligraphy-inspired script with decorative capitals and a smooth, pen-written motion. Its proportions and contrast prioritize elegance and personality in display typography over utilitarian, small-size readability.
Capitals show distinctive, embellished constructions (notably in letters like A, B, G, Q, and Z), which can become visual focal points in words. In longer passages the tight, slanted forms create a strong diagonal flow; spacing and size choices will help preserve clarity, especially where loops and connectors cluster.