Script Hoju 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, headlines, posters, greeting cards, friendly, playful, retro, casual, inviting, hand-lettered feel, approachable tone, display impact, brand personality, rounded, bouncy, brushy, looped, swashy.
A rounded, brush-pen script with soft terminals, generous curves, and a gently right-leaning rhythm. Strokes are consistently thick with smooth joins and subtle swelling through curves, giving a painted, monoline-like feel. Letterforms show open counters and frequent entry/exit strokes, with occasional swashes in capitals and descenders; spacing is loose enough to keep forms distinct even when connections are implied. Numerals follow the same informal, handwritten construction with simple, rounded shapes and stable baseline behavior.
Well-suited for short to medium-length display settings where a friendly handwritten voice is desired—logos and small brand marks, product packaging, café or boutique signage, social graphics, and posters. It can also work for pull quotes and invitations when set with comfortable tracking to preserve clarity.
The overall tone feels cheerful and personable, with a breezy, handwritten polish that reads as approachable rather than formal. Its bouncy movement and rounded silhouettes suggest a slightly nostalgic, craft-oriented character suited to warm, conversational messaging.
Designed to evoke a confident hand-lettered look with brush-like thickness, prioritizing warmth, immediacy, and visual charm in display typography. The forms aim for legibility while keeping lively loops and a flowing script rhythm that adds personality to titles and brand phrases.
Capitals tend to feature more pronounced loops and flourish-like strokes, while lowercase maintains a steady, readable cadence. The texture stays smooth and even across words, creating a cohesive line without becoming overly ornate.