Script Hosa 9 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, headlines, posters, quotes, friendly, retro, playful, casual, warm, handwritten feel, approachability, display impact, signature style, brushy, rounded, bouncy, monoline, informal.
A connected, brush-pen script with rounded terminals and a steady, low-contrast stroke. The letterforms lean forward and follow a smooth, rhythmic baseline with a slightly bouncy cadence. Connections are frequent and fluid, with compact counters and softly swollen curves that give the strokes a painted, marker-like texture. Capitals are simplified and readable rather than ornate, while lowercase forms are compact with modest ascenders and descenders and generally tight internal spacing.
Well suited to short-to-medium display settings such as logos, product packaging, café menus, social graphics, and promotional headlines where a friendly handwritten voice is desired. It can also work for pull quotes and greeting-style copy when given adequate size and spacing.
The font reads as personable and upbeat, with a hand-signed feel that suggests spontaneity and approachability. Its smooth joins and rounded shapes create a warm, casual tone that can feel slightly nostalgic, like mid-century signage or handwritten packaging.
Designed to emulate confident brush lettering in a controlled, repeatable form—prioritizing smooth flow, approachable shapes, and strong word silhouettes for expressive display typography.
In running text the joins are consistent and the word shapes hold together well, while the heavier strokes can reduce clarity at very small sizes. Numerals match the script’s rounded, hand-drawn construction and sit comfortably alongside the letters for informal settting.