Script Ismow 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, packaging, headlines, greeting cards, elegant, whimsical, retro, charming, refined, decorative script, handwritten polish, vintage charm, expressive capitals, loopy, flourished, monoline feel, calligraphic, spidery.
A slender script with tall ascenders and deep descenders, built from flowing strokes and frequent looped terminals. The letterforms show pronounced thick–thin modulation with hairline links and softly rounded joins, creating a delicate, airy texture. Capitals are ornate and open, often featuring extended entry/exit strokes and occasional swash-like curves, while lowercase forms stay compact with narrow bowls and short bodies relative to the long verticals. Numerals follow the same narrow, curvy rhythm, with gently tapered strokes and occasional curled terminals.
This font suits invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, product packaging, and short headlines where its delicate contrast and looping forms can be appreciated. It performs best in display contexts and short phrases, especially when paired with a simpler companion for longer passages.
The overall tone feels refined and playful at once—like a neat, dressy handwriting with a hint of vintage charm. Its looping strokes and high contrast give it a graceful, decorative personality suited to expressive, personable typography rather than utilitarian text.
The design appears intended to evoke a polished handwritten script—decorative and legible enough for display, with expressive capitals and graceful loops that add personality and a crafted feel to titles and branded text.
Spacing appears tight and rhythmic, with consistent vertical emphasis and minimal slant. Stroke endings are frequently curled or lightly hooked, and several forms rely on long, continuous curves that read best when given room and size. The capital set is especially characterful, with distinct silhouettes that can become a focal point in short words or initials.