Script Imlay 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, headlines, packaging, greeting cards, elegant, romantic, vintage, whimsical, delicate, formal script, handwritten charm, decorative caps, boutique tone, looped, swashy, calligraphic, graceful, refined.
A flowing, calligraphic script with a pronounced rightward slant and smooth, loop-driven construction. Strokes show gentle contrast with tapered entry and exit strokes, rounded terminals, and frequent ascenders/descenders that curl into modest flourishes. Letterforms are compact and vertically oriented, with small counters and a lively baseline rhythm; capitals are especially ornate, featuring tall, slender structures and decorative internal curves. Overall spacing and widths vary per character, reinforcing a hand-drawn cadence rather than strict uniformity.
This font is well suited to display settings where its flourished capitals and handwritten rhythm can be appreciated—wedding or event invitations, boutique branding, product packaging, and short headlines. It works best at moderate-to-large sizes and in brief phrases where decorative details remain clear.
The style reads as formal yet playful—like an elegant handwritten note with a hint of storybook charm. Its swashes and soft curves give it a romantic, vintage tone suited to celebratory or boutique-oriented messaging rather than utilitarian text.
The design appears intended to emulate neat, formal penmanship with controlled calligraphic contrast and decorative capitals, offering a personable handcrafted feel while maintaining a polished, editorial look.
Capitals carry much of the personality through prominent loops and elongated strokes, while lowercase forms stay simpler but still include frequent curls on ascenders and descenders. Numerals are similarly curvy and calligraphic, matching the letterforms’ tapering and rounded finishing.