Script Gudy 13 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, headlines, logos, posters, social graphics, retro, friendly, casual, lively, confident, brush lettering, display impact, friendly branding, handmade feel, brushy, rounded, bouncy, looped, swashy.
A slanted brush-script with rounded terminals and smooth, continuous curves. Strokes stay largely monoline with only subtle pressure changes, giving an even, inky rhythm and sturdy presence. Letterforms are compact and upright-leaning within their slant, with frequent entry/exit strokes and occasional small swashes, especially in capitals. Counters are relatively small and the joins are simplified rather than highly intricate, keeping the texture dense and readable at display sizes.
Well suited for short-to-medium display text where a warm, handwritten feel is desired—such as branding, product packaging, café/restaurant materials, posters, and social media graphics. It performs best when given room to breathe, as the dense stroke texture and compact counters can crowd in very small sizes or long paragraphs.
The overall tone feels upbeat and personable, with a nostalgic sign-painter energy. Its buoyant curves and emphatic strokes create a welcoming, informal voice that still reads as intentional and polished rather than rough or distressed.
Designed to emulate confident brush lettering with an easy, everyday cadence—prioritizing fluidity and charm over strict calligraphic complexity. The consistent stroke weight and rounded shaping suggest an aim for dependable display readability while preserving a hand-drawn personality.
Capitals show the most personality through broader curves and occasional flourish-like hooks, while lowercase stays consistent and efficient, producing a steady handwritten flow even when letters are not strictly connected. Numerals follow the same brush logic with rounded shapes and a forward lean, matching the script’s momentum.