Script Yikim 11 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, headlines, posters, signage, playful, retro, friendly, whimsical, cozy, friendly script, retro charm, display personality, handmade feel, rounded, bouncy, looped, swashy, informal.
This typeface has a rounded, brush-pen feel with smooth, continuous curves and softly finished terminals. Strokes are consistently heavy with minimal contrast, and many letters feature looped entry/exit strokes and small swashes that suggest a cursive construction even when characters are not fully connected. Proportions are compact with a relatively low x-height and prominent ascenders/descenders, creating a lively vertical rhythm. Counters are generally open and circular, and the overall texture reads as soft and buoyant rather than sharp or geometric.
It works best in short-to-medium display settings where its loops and rounded weight can be appreciated: logos, product packaging, café/restaurant menus, posters, and cheerful signage. It can also serve as an accent font in social graphics or invitations when paired with a restrained sans or serif for supporting text.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a slightly nostalgic, soda-shop friendliness. Its looping forms and bouncy rhythm give it a whimsical, hand-drawn charm that feels casual and personable while still being clean enough for display use.
The design appears intended to capture a hand-rendered script look with friendly readability—combining cursive cues (loops and swashes) with sturdy, simplified letterforms to keep shapes clear at headline sizes. It prioritizes charm and personality over strict formal calligraphy.
Uppercase forms tend to be more decorative, with curled strokes and occasional flourish-like terminals, while lowercase is simpler and more rhythmic. Numerals are sturdy and straightforward, matching the heavy stroke and rounded finishing, and punctuation blends in without calling attention to itself.