Script Hobu 2 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: logos, packaging, posters, headlines, labels, retro, friendly, lively, confident, handmade, handmade feel, brand voice, retro flair, high impact, quick readability, brushed, rounded, bouncy, casual, compact.
A compact, right-slanted script with thick, rounded strokes and softly tapered terminals. The letterforms show a brush-pen feel: curves are full and smooth, counters are fairly tight, and joins are simplified rather than highly ornate. Ascenders are prominent while the lowercase body stays relatively small, creating a punchy rhythm. Spacing is snug and the overall texture reads dark and even, with occasional swashy entry/exit strokes that add movement without turning into elaborate flourishes.
Best suited to short, display-driven copy such as logos, packaging marks, poster headlines, café menus, and product labels where a friendly, handcrafted impression is desired. It can work for brief callouts or pull quotes, but its dense, dark texture is most effective when given room to breathe and set at moderate-to-large sizes.
The tone is upbeat and personable, with a vintage sign-painting warmth. Its weight and steady rhythm give it confidence, while the rounded forms keep it approachable and informal. The slant and brisk connections convey speed and energy, suited to expressive, human-forward messaging.
Likely designed to emulate a bold brush-script look with strong readability, balancing expressive handwriting cues with consistent structure. The intention appears to be creating energetic, brandable lettering that feels handmade and slightly nostalgic, without relying on excessive ornamentation.
Capitals are bold and gestural with simplified, readable shapes, while lowercase forms lean toward a connected handwriting style with occasional breaks that preserve clarity. Numerals follow the same brush logic, staying sturdy and highly legible at display sizes. The overall silhouette is compact, making words feel dense and impactful.