Script Ihles 2 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, packaging, invitations, quotes, elegant, vintage, friendly, confident, lively, display script, brand charm, classic flair, signature feel, looping, rounded, connected, swashy, slanted.
A right-slanted, connected script with smooth, rounded strokes and a consistent brush-like rhythm. The letterforms show moderate thick–thin modulation with fuller downstrokes and tapered entry/exit strokes, creating a polished calligraphic texture. Capitals are prominent and ornamental, using generous loops and curled terminals, while lowercase forms keep a compact body with frequent joins and soft, flowing transitions. Overall spacing is tight and continuous, with a steady baseline flow and minimal angularity.
Best suited for short to medium display text such as branding marks, product packaging, café/menu titles, invitations, greeting cards, and pull quotes. It can work in short paragraphs at larger sizes where the connected forms and strong rhythm remain clear, but it’s especially impactful as a headline or signature-style accent.
The font reads as classic and expressive, balancing formality with approachability. Its looping capitals and confident stroke weight give it a nostalgic, sign-painter-like charm, while the continuous connections keep the tone smooth and personable.
The design appears intended to provide a bold, classic cursive voice with decorative capitals and smooth connectivity, delivering an instantly recognizable handwritten-script feel for display typography.
Numerals and punctuation follow the same cursive logic, with rounded shapes and subtle swashes that help them blend into word shapes. The stronger weight and compact counters make it most effective when given enough size and breathing room, especially in mixed-case settings where the decorative capitals can lead.