Script Etkul 5 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, packaging, posters, branding, playful, retro, warm, confident, friendly, expressiveness, display impact, hand-lettered feel, decorative capitals, retro flair, rounded, bouncy, swashy, brushy, soft.
A heavy, brush-like script with a consistent rightward slant and rounded terminals. Strokes are broad and smoothly modulated, with softened joins that create a cushioned, blob-like silhouette in counters and curves. Uppercase forms show prominent entry/exit swashes and looped gestures, while lowercase maintains a compact rhythm with a relatively low x-height and stout ascenders/descenders. Spacing feels intentionally lively, with letterforms that vary in footprint and create a gently undulating texture across words.
Best suited for short display settings where its swashes and heavy brush forms can breathe—such as logos, headlines, posters, packaging, and labels. It works well for cheerful lifestyle branding and retro-leaning designs, and is most effective when used at medium to large sizes rather than dense body text.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, with a nostalgic sign-painting energy. Its bold, rounded forms feel welcoming and informal, leaning more toward fun and flair than refinement. The exaggerated swashes and buoyant curves add a touch of showmanship that reads as expressive and cheerful.
The design appears intended to mimic confident hand-lettering with a brush or marker, emphasizing rounded mass, smooth cursive motion, and decorative capitals. Its construction prioritizes impact and personality, aiming for a bold, friendly script voice that stands out quickly in display contexts.
Capitals are the main display feature, carrying the most flourish and visual weight. The numerals follow the same rounded, slanted construction, helping mixed alphanumeric settings feel cohesive, though the heavy weight and soft details can reduce clarity at small sizes.