Script Etges 5 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, social media, friendly, retro, playful, confident, casual, impactful script, handwritten warmth, brush lettering, retro flavor, casual readability, brushy, rounded, bouncy, compact, smooth.
A heavy, brush-like script with a consistent rightward slant and rounded terminals. Strokes are thick and smooth with subtle modulation, giving a painted marker feel rather than sharp calligraphy. Letterforms are compact and slightly irregular in a natural way, with soft joins and occasional entry/exit flicks that suggest fast handwriting. Counters stay fairly open for the weight, and the overall silhouette reads as bold, cohesive, and rhythmic in text.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings where its weight and slant can create impact—headlines, posters, labels, and brand marks. It also works well for packaging and social graphics that need an energetic handwritten look, especially at larger sizes where the thick strokes and rounded joins stay clear.
The font conveys an upbeat, approachable tone with a retro sign-painting and café-menu energy. Its bold presence feels confident and warm, while the lively curves and bounce keep it informal and personable rather than formal or ceremonial.
The design appears intended to mimic bold brush lettering that’s quick, smooth, and highly legible, delivering a friendly script voice that stands out in branding and display typography.
Uppercase characters lean toward simplified, rounded shapes that blend comfortably with the lowercase, supporting a unified handwritten voice. Numerals match the same brush rhythm and weight, making them feel integrated rather than tacked on. Spacing appears tight-to-normal, with the heavy strokes creating strong word shapes at display sizes.