Script Etmoy 9 is a very bold, very wide, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, retro, theatrical, playful, confident, flamboyant, attention grabbing, vintage flair, expressive script, headline impact, swashy, brushed, bouncy, rounded, calligraphic.
This script shows a heavy, brush-like construction with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a strong forward slant. Letterforms are wide and generously spaced with a lively, bouncy baseline rhythm, mixing rounded bowls with sharp, tapered terminals. Many glyphs feature extended entry strokes and occasional swashes, especially in capitals, giving the set an animated, display-first presence. The lowercase is compact relative to the tall ascenders and capitals, and the overall stroke behavior suggests a fast, confident hand with controlled contrast.
Best suited to display applications such as headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging callouts, and signage where the bold, swashy script can be given room to breathe. It works well for short phrases, titles, and logo-style text that benefits from a dramatic handwritten voice.
The font conveys a retro, showy tone—part vintage sign lettering, part headline script—balancing friendliness with swagger. Its sweeping caps and punchy weight feel celebratory and attention-seeking, while the smooth curves keep it approachable rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver an expressive, high-impact script that echoes classic brush lettering and mid-century display styling. Its wide proportions, swashed capitals, and energetic rhythm prioritize personality and instant recognition in prominent settings.
Capitals are particularly decorative and distinctive, while numerals appear weighty and rounded to match the script’s rhythm. At larger sizes the thick strokes and crisp tapers read clearly; in smaller settings the dense black shapes and sharp contrast may dominate surrounding elements.