Script Esgaf 1 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, posters, packaging, headlines, social media, friendly, casual, expressive, handmade, vintage, handwritten feel, personal tone, brush lettering, expressive display, informal branding, brushy, textured, bouncy, organic, dynamic.
A slanted, brush-pen style script with rounded terminals and a slightly rough, inked edge that reads as naturally written rather than mechanically constructed. Strokes show gentle pressure changes and tapered joins, with compact counters and a lively baseline that rises and dips. Letterforms vary in width and spacing, creating an uneven, human rhythm; many joins are implied by close spacing and flowing entry/exit strokes rather than perfectly continuous connections. The overall silhouette is compact and upright-leaning, with tall ascenders/descenders and small lowercase bodies relative to the capitals.
Best suited for display applications where a personal, handcrafted feel is desirable—such as logos, packaging labels, café menus, posters, and social graphics. It also works well for short headings, pull quotes, and emphatic words, but the irregular rhythm can feel busy in long paragraphs or small sizes.
The font conveys an approachable, energetic tone—like quick marker lettering on a menu board or a personal note. Its lively slant and brushy texture add warmth and spontaneity, while the consistent stroke character keeps it coherent and readable for short bursts.
Designed to mimic confident brush handwriting in a polished, repeatable form—capturing natural stroke texture, quick movement, and expressive capitals for attention-grabbing display typography.
Capitals are prominent and decorative, helping establish a strong word shape in display settings. Numerals and lowercase share the same handwritten logic, with occasional idiosyncratic forms that add charm but can introduce variability in dense text.