Script Etkey 1 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, signage, retro, playful, confident, friendly, sweet, retro flair, display impact, brand warmth, brush lettering, decorative caps, brushy, rounded, swashy, bouncy, chunky.
A heavy, brush-script style with rounded terminals, compact counters, and a forward-leaning cursive rhythm. Strokes read as pressure-formed and slightly irregular, with smooth curves, bulb-like joins, and occasional teardrop/ball terminals that add weight at turns. Uppercase forms are large and decorative with prominent entry/exit strokes, while lowercase maintains a connected, flowing feel with tight interior spaces and a soft, bouncy baseline.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings where the thick strokes and swashy rhythm can be appreciated—such as headlines, posters, branding marks, packaging, and storefront-style signage. It performs especially well at larger sizes where its compact counters and connected forms remain clear and the decorative capitals can lead a composition.
The overall tone is upbeat and nostalgic, suggesting mid-century display lettering with a friendly, indulgent feel. Its bold, curvy silhouettes project confidence and warmth, leaning more toward fun and flavor than formality.
Likely designed to emulate bold brush lettering with a polished, display-first script texture. The intention appears to prioritize strong silhouette, charm, and retro flair over extended text readability, delivering a cohesive, attention-grabbing cursive voice.
Spacing is visually tight due to the dense stroke weight and small apertures, which increases the “inked” presence in text lines. Numerals are similarly rounded and weighty, matching the script’s soft curves and giving figures a cohesive, poster-like presence.