Script Ihlaz 9 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, packaging, posters, invitations, formal, vintage, friendly, confident, decorative, display impact, classic script, hand-lettered feel, decorative caps, brushed, looped, swashy, rounded, calligraphic.
A heavy, right-slanted script with calligraphic contrast and a brushed, stroke-driven feel. Letterforms are compact with a relatively low x-height, rounded terminals, and frequent entry/exit strokes that create a sense of motion even when characters are not fully connected. Capitals are notably more ornate, featuring broad curves, looped joins, and occasional swash-like shapes, while lowercase forms stay simpler and more rhythmically consistent. Numerals follow the same italic momentum with bold, curved silhouettes and a slightly playful modulation between thick and thin.
Best suited to short, prominent text where its bold stroke weight and ornamental capitals can shine—such as branding, titles, labels, and event materials. It can also work for emphatic pull quotes or product names, especially where a vintage, hand-lettered flair is desired.
The overall tone is polished and nostalgic, blending a sign-painter warmth with a formal, celebratory script presence. Its bold, looping shapes read as inviting and expressive, leaning toward classic Americana or mid-century display styling rather than delicate penmanship.
The design appears aimed at delivering a bold, legible script with classic flourish—capturing the look of confident hand-lettering for display typography while maintaining consistent rhythm across words and lines.
Spacing appears intentionally tight and massed, producing dark, cohesive word shapes at display sizes. The pronounced slant and contrast give it strong directional flow, while the rounded curves keep it from feeling sharp or severe.