Script Etlab 1 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, signage, retro, playful, confident, romantic, theatrical, display impact, vintage flavor, expressive script, branding, brushy, swashy, rounded, bouncy, inky.
A very heavy, right-slanted script with pronounced thick–thin modulation and an inky, brush-like texture. Letterforms are compact with rounded bowls, tapered entry/exit strokes, and frequent teardrop terminals that create a soft, swollen silhouette. Capitals lean toward decorative, semi-connected shapes with broad curves and occasional interior counters that feel carved out of solid black. Lowercase forms keep a tight x-height with tall, assertive ascenders/descenders and simplified joins that emphasize bold rhythm over delicate penmanship.
Best suited to short display settings where its bold stroke contrast and swashy forms can breathe—such as posters, product packaging, storefront-style signage, logos/wordmarks, and event or promotional graphics. It can work well for punchy pull quotes or titles, but the dense joins and short x-height make it less appropriate for long passages or small-size UI text.
The overall tone feels vintage and showy, with a friendly, celebratory energy. Its weight and swashes read as confident and attention-seeking, leaning toward mid-century display lettering used for signage and promotional headlines. The lively slant and rounded terminals add warmth and a slightly whimsical charm.
The design appears intended to emulate confident brush-script lettering with a retro display sensibility, prioritizing strong silhouettes, high impact, and expressive terminals. It aims to deliver a classic, decorative script look that feels handcrafted while remaining visually consistent across the alphabet and numerals.
Spacing appears intentionally tight and headline-oriented, with dense black areas that create strong word shapes at larger sizes. Several characters show distinctive, stylized construction (notably some capitals and numerals), reinforcing a decorative display intent rather than text-setting neutrality.