Script Gobu 1 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, signage, retro, playful, bold, display impact, vintage feel, friendly script, rounded, swashy, bouncy, soft, connected.
A heavy, rounded script with an oblique slant and soft, blobby terminals. Strokes are broadly consistent in thickness, with gentle swelling at joins and frequent teardrop-like counters that give letters a cushioned feel. The rhythm is bouncy and compact, with short entry/exit strokes that often connect characters in words, plus occasional swashy hooks on capitals. Numerals and punctuation carry the same chunky, curved construction for a unified texture in text.
Well suited to display settings such as posters, packaging, branding marks, and storefront-style signage where a bold script presence is desired. It works best in short headlines, badges, and callouts where the chunky joins and rounded forms can be appreciated without crowding.
The overall tone feels retro and exuberant—friendly, informal, and attention-grabbing. Its thick curves and jaunty slant evoke mid-century sign lettering and classic advertising, giving headlines a warm, playful confidence.
The design appears intended as a highly legible, high-impact script that captures the feel of hand-painted or showcard lettering while maintaining consistent, font-like regularity. Its rounded construction and strong connections prioritize a smooth, friendly flow and a distinctly vintage display voice.
Capitals are especially prominent and decorative, with broad internal shapes that read well at display sizes. In longer lines, the dense weight and frequent connections create a strong, continuous black band, so spacing and line length will influence readability suited to short phrases rather than small text.