Script Ihlus 2 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, headlines, invitations, packaging, posters, elegant, vintage, playful, romantic, confident, expressiveness, decorative impact, classic script, branding, looping, swashy, slanted, calligraphic, rounded.
A slanted, calligraphic script with smooth, brush-like curves and pronounced stroke modulation. Letterforms lean forward with rounded terminals, generous entry/exit strokes, and frequent looped details that create a lively, bouncing rhythm. Uppercase characters are more ornate and expansive, while lowercase forms are compact with a relatively low x-height, producing a clear headline-oriented silhouette. Numerals follow the same flowing logic, with soft curves and occasional swash-like turns that keep them stylistically consistent.
Best suited to display applications such as logos, branding headlines, invitations, greeting cards, and packaging where its swashy capitals and rhythmic script texture can be appreciated. It can work for short phrases or emphasis in editorial layouts, but the dense curves and compact lowercase suggest avoiding long body text or very small sizes.
The font conveys a classic, celebratory charm—polished and a bit theatrical, with a romantic and slightly retro flavor. Its sweeping capitals and rolling curves add warmth and personality, making text feel personable and expressive rather than strictly formal.
The design appears intended to provide a bold, expressive script that feels hand-drawn yet refined, combining strong contrast with smooth connecting strokes for a classic sign-and-stationery aesthetic. Its decorative capitals and consistent cursive motion suggest a focus on impactful titles and brand-forward messaging.
Spacing and proportions feel intentionally irregular in a handwriting-inspired way, with noticeable width variation from glyph to glyph and expressive capitals that can dominate a line. The design reads best when allowed room for its flourishes, especially in mixed-case settings.