Script Ihkem 10 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, logotypes, posters, signage, retro, friendly, playful, formal, confident, display impact, nostalgic tone, brush lettering, brand voice, swashy, brushed, looped, rounded, monoline-ish.
A slanted, brush-script style with connected lowercase and prominent entry/exit strokes that create a smooth running rhythm. Strokes are heavy and rounded with tapered joins and occasional sharp terminals, giving a painted look rather than a rigid calligraphic one. Capitals are ornamental and slightly larger than the lowercase, featuring soft swashes and looped forms that sit comfortably on the baseline. Counters are compact and the overall texture is dense, with generous curves and consistent forward momentum across words and numerals.
Best suited for short-to-medium display settings where its strong, connected word shapes can shine—such as headlines, brand marks, packaging callouts, posters, and storefront or menu-style signage. It can work for brief emphasis in editorial layouts, but its dense texture is most effective when given enough size and breathing room.
The letterforms project a nostalgic, sign-painter energy that feels warm and personable while still reading as polished and deliberate. The bold, flowing shapes add a sense of optimism and movement, making text feel expressive and inviting rather than strictly formal.
Likely designed to evoke classic brushed lettering and mid-century display scripts, balancing decorative capitals with a sturdy, readable lowercase for energetic wordmarks and promotional copy. The emphasis seems to be on bold presence, fluid connectivity, and a cohesive, sign-like rhythm.
Spacing appears visually tight in running text, and the connected script behavior creates strong word shapes with pronounced baseline sweeps (notably in letters like g, j, y, and z). Numerals follow the same lively, curved styling and blend well with the alphabet, maintaining the same forward slant and rounded terminals.