Script Malim 5 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, wedding, greeting cards, branding, headlines, elegant, refined, romantic, classic, ceremonial, formal script, calligraphic feel, elegant display, handwritten tone, flowing, calligraphic, looping, swashy, graceful.
A formal, connected script with a pronounced rightward slant and a smooth, calligraphic rhythm. Strokes show gently tapered joins and rounded terminals, with frequent loops in ascenders and descenders that create an airy, fluent line. Letterforms are compact and vertically lively, with small lowercase bodies and long, sweeping extenders; capitals introduce more flourish without becoming overly ornate. Spacing feels continuous and cursive, producing a cohesive word shape that favors running text set with generous line spacing.
Well-suited to invitations, announcements, and formal greeting cards where a handwritten, upscale impression is desired. It can work effectively for boutique branding, packaging accents, and short headlines or pull quotes, especially at medium to large sizes where the loops and joins remain clear.
The overall tone is polished and traditional, evoking handwritten correspondence and ceremonial stationery. Its flowing curves and soft terminals read as graceful and romantic, with a quiet sense of formality suited to premium, invitation-like contexts rather than casual notes.
The design appears intended to emulate neat penmanship with a calligraphic sensibility—prioritizing smooth connectivity, graceful motion, and decorative capitals. It aims to deliver an elevated, classic script look that feels personal yet composed.
Capitals are distinct and decorative, often beginning with subtle entry strokes that help them blend into connected words. Descenders and long connector strokes can reach well below the baseline, so the face benefits from comfortable leading to prevent collisions in multi-line settings.