Script Ikhu 9 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, posters, headlines, packaging, signage, vintage, playful, folksy, warm, lively, expressiveness, retro flair, display impact, handmade feel, brushy, swashy, looped, textured, calligraphic.
A lively script with a pronounced forward slant and a brush-pen feel. Strokes show strong thick–thin modulation and tapered terminals, with rounded, inked-in joins that give the outlines a slightly textured, hand-rendered presence. Capitals feature generous entry strokes and small flourishes, while lowercase forms are compact and rhythmic with occasional loops and gentle bounce along the baseline. Numerals are stylized and curvy, matching the letterforms with soft curves, angled stress, and decorative terminals.
Best suited for short to medium display settings where its swashy capitals and bold brush contrast can carry the design—logos, posters, storefront-style headings, invitations, labels, and packaging callouts. It works well when set with ample size and breathing room, and when paired with a simpler companion face for body text.
The font conveys a nostalgic, handcrafted charm—confident and celebratory rather than delicate. Its energetic swashes and bold stroke rhythm feel friendly and expressive, suggesting mid-century signage and informal display lettering.
Designed to deliver an expressive, hand-lettered script look with strong contrast and decorative cues, emphasizing personality and retro warmth over strict uniformity. The intent appears to be eye-catching display typography with a confident, crafted rhythm that remains readable in words and short phrases.
Connections between letters appear mostly implied rather than strictly continuous, so it reads as a script with individual character clarity. The heavier downstrokes and active terminals create strong word shapes, though tight spacing and ornate capitals can make longer passages feel dense at smaller sizes.