Script Ohka 13 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, packaging, signage, quotes, retro, friendly, playful, romantic, confident, hand-lettered feel, display impact, vintage charm, friendly branding, brushy, rounded, looping, swashy, bouncy.
A slanted, brush-like script with connected lowercase forms and a consistent cursive rhythm. Strokes show pronounced thick–thin modulation, with broad, rounded main strokes and tapered entry/exit terminals that mimic pressure from a pointed brush or sign-painter pen. Letterforms are compact in the lowercase with a relatively low x-height, while capitals are larger and more expressive, featuring curved bowls, occasional loops, and gentle swashes. Counters are mostly closed and soft, joins are smooth, and overall spacing is lively, with letter widths varying naturally across the set.
Best suited for short to medium text where personality matters: branding and logo wordmarks, café or boutique signage, packaging labels, social graphics, invitations, and quote-style headlines. It works especially well at display sizes where the contrast and swashy capitals can read clearly without crowding.
The font conveys an upbeat, personable tone with a nostalgic, mid-century flavor. Its flowing connections and plump strokes feel welcoming and optimistic, while the high-contrast brush modulation adds a touch of elegance suitable for celebratory or romantic messaging.
Designed to emulate polished hand-lettering with a brush-script character: expressive capitals, smooth connections, and a confident slant that reads as crafted rather than mechanical. The goal appears to be a bold, friendly display script that delivers vintage charm while staying readable in everyday promotional typography.
Capitals stand out as decorative anchors in words, while the lowercase maintains legibility through clear joins and rounded shapes. Numerals follow the same cursive-leaning, thick–thin treatment, giving dates and prices a coordinated, hand-lettered feel.