Script Ulsy 5 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, posters, social media, retro, friendly, playful, handcrafted, casual, hand-lettered feel, nostalgic charm, display impact, friendly tone, brushy, rounded, looping, connected, bouncy.
This script has a brush-written look with rounded terminals and soft, swelling curves that mimic pressure changes in a marker or brush pen. Letters lean forward with a lively, bouncy baseline and frequent joining between characters, while capitals introduce larger entry strokes and occasional looped flourishes. Strokes are smooth and continuous with subtly irregular edges that reinforce a handmade texture, and counters stay fairly open for a script style.
It works best for short-to-medium text where a warm, handcrafted voice is desired—such as logos, product labels, café menus, posters, and social graphics. The lively connections and bold presence make it especially effective in display sizes, while smaller sizes benefit from generous spacing and restrained line lengths.
The overall tone feels upbeat and personable, evoking mid-century signage and casual lettering. Its energetic slant and rounded forms give it an approachable, optimistic character that reads as informal rather than ceremonial.
The design appears intended to capture the feel of confident hand lettering—smooth, connected, and slightly nostalgic—while remaining legible and consistent across a full alphabet and numerals. It balances decorative capitals and looping joins with a steady rhythm suited to expressive display typography.
Spacing appears naturally variable, with some letter pairs tightening as connections form and others opening slightly around larger loops and swashes. Numerals follow the same brush rhythm, with simple, rounded shapes that match the script’s forward motion.