Script Ihlop 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, packaging, invitations, signage, posters, vintage, elegant, friendly, playful, romantic, hand-lettered feel, decorative caps, display clarity, smooth flow, connected, swashy, rounded, looping, slanted.
A flowing connected script with a pronounced rightward slant and smooth, rounded terminals. Strokes are thick and confident with gentle contrast, and letterforms lean on broad, oval curves and looped entrances/exits. Uppercase characters feature generous swashes and curled strokes, while the lowercase maintains steady cursive joins and a compact x-height that emphasizes tall ascenders and rhythmic word shapes. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, with curved forms and angled stress that match the text flow.
Well-suited for branding elements like logotypes and wordmarks, as well as packaging labels and display typography where a handcrafted, polished script is desired. It also works nicely for invitations, greeting-style headlines, café or boutique signage, and poster titles where expressive capitals and connected cursive improve recognition and mood.
The font communicates a warm, retro-leaning elegance with an upbeat, personable tone. Its looping capitals and smooth connections feel celebratory and inviting, balancing formality with a touch of playful charm.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, hand-lettered script look with strong legibility at display sizes, pairing decorative uppercase swashes with dependable cursive flow in the lowercase for smooth, continuous word shapes.
Texture stays consistent across the alphabet, creating an even, brush-like color in lines of text. The lively capitals can become visually dominant in dense settings, making mixed-case headings and short phrases especially effective.