Script Ofgef 5 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, headlines, posters, invitations, friendly, retro, playful, warm, inviting, hand-lettered look, expressive display, casual elegance, decorative caps, rounded, brushed, bouncy, flowing, swashy.
A slanted, brush-like script with rounded terminals and softly swelling strokes that create a lively, handwritten rhythm. Letterforms show a mix of connected and loosely separated joins, with frequent entry and exit strokes that curl into small swashes. Proportions are compact in the lowercase with tall ascenders and descenders, while capitals are more ornate, featuring looped strokes and pronounced curves. Counters are generally open and oval, and stroke endings taper gently rather than cutting sharply, giving the set a smooth, inked feel.
Well-suited to short display settings where a friendly, handcrafted voice is desired—logos, product packaging, café menus, event materials, and promotional headlines. It is especially effective for names, taglines, and pull quotes where the decorative capitals can be featured.
The overall tone is cheerful and personable, combining a casual hand-lettered energy with a slightly nostalgic, sign-painting charm. Its buoyant curves and decorative capitals add a celebratory feel without becoming overly formal.
The design appears intended to emulate confident brush calligraphy for modern display use, balancing legibility with expressive swashes and a consistent, flowing motion across letters and numbers.
Capitals carry much more flourish than the lowercase, which can make mixed-case words feel dynamic and expressive. Numerals follow the same brush-script logic, with rounded shapes and occasional curls that read well at display sizes.