Script Ohba 1 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, headlines, social media, retro, friendly, expressive, casual, lively, brush lettering, signature feel, display impact, retro styling, brush, rounded, looping, slanted, compact.
A compact, slanted brush-script with thick, rounded strokes and smooth, tapered terminals. Letterforms show a steady rightward rhythm, with moderate internal counters and frequent entry/exit strokes that suggest connection even when characters are shown separately. Curves are prominent and soft, with occasional sharp turns in diagonals; capitals are more decorative and looped, while lowercase forms stay compact with tight apertures. Numerals follow the same brushed, slightly irregular stroke logic for a consistent text-and-display color.
Works well for branding accents, packaging labels, posters, and headline treatments that want a handwritten brush signature. It’s also a strong choice for social media graphics, quotes, and event promotions where a lively, personal tone is desired.
The overall tone is energetic and personable, leaning toward a classic sign-painting and mid-century brush-lettering feel. It reads as informal but polished, with enough flourish in the capitals to add personality without becoming overly ornate.
Likely designed to evoke confident brush lettering with a controlled, reproducible rhythm—capturing the spontaneity of hand-drawn script while maintaining consistent weight and spacing for practical display typography.
Uppercase characters tend to be wider and more gestural than the lowercase, creating a noticeable hierarchy in mixed-case settings. The tight shapes and brisk slant give it strong word silhouettes, and the thick strokes make it best suited to larger sizes or short bursts of text where the brush details can be appreciated.