Script Ihdut 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, wedding, branding, headlines, packaging, elegant, classic, romantic, formal, vintage, formal script, calligraphic feel, decorative capitals, elegant display, swashy, looped, calligraphic, slanted, connected.
A slanted, calligraphic script with pronounced thick–thin modulation and smooth, continuous joins through most lowercase forms. Letterforms are narrow and compact with a tight rhythm, using rounded terminals, teardrop-like entry strokes, and occasional looped bowls that create a polished, pen-written texture. Capitals are more ornamental, featuring larger initial swashes and curled strokes that contrast with the restrained, streamlined lowercase. Numerals follow the same flowing logic with angled stress and tapered ends, keeping the set cohesive in running text.
This font performs well in short to medium-length settings where its swashes and contrast can be appreciated—such as invitations, greeting cards, and event collateral. It also suits boutique branding, packaging accents, and display headlines where a classic script voice is desired. For best clarity, it benefits from generous size and a bit of extra spacing in longer lines.
The overall tone feels refined and traditional, leaning toward ceremonial and romantic rather than casual handwriting. Its glossy curves and controlled flourish suggest a classic, old-world sensibility suited to formal messaging and elegant branding.
The design appears intended to emulate a formal pen script with a curated balance of legibility and flourish. It aims to provide an elegant, connected writing style with decorative capitals for emphasis and a consistent calligraphic rhythm for polished display typography.
Stroke contrast is strong enough that internal counters and joins can darken in dense settings, especially where loops and connections overlap. The baseline flow is lively and forward-leaning, and the ornate capitals add a decorative emphasis that works best when used sparingly for initials or short headings.