Script Olde 12 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, packaging, posters, social media, friendly, retro, confident, playful, casual, expressive display, hand-lettered look, signage feel, brand personality, brushy, rounded, bouncy, connected, looped.
A bold, brush-influenced script with a pronounced rightward slant and rounded terminals. Strokes are thick and softly tapered, suggesting pressure from a marker or brush, with smooth joins and frequent connections in lowercase. Letterforms show a lively baseline rhythm and compact counters, with small ascenders/descenders relative to the overall weight, and a slightly irregular, hand-drawn spacing that adds energy. Uppercase forms are simplified and italicized to match the flow, while numerals are heavy and curvy with a handwritten feel.
It works best for display applications where a bold, handwritten script can carry personality—such as headlines, logos and wordmarks, packaging callouts, posters, and short social-media or promotional phrases. Set with generous tracking and ample line spacing, it can remain legible and rhythmic in short sentences.
The font reads as upbeat and personable, balancing a polished script look with informal, hand-lettered charm. Its dense black texture and quick, flowing motion give it a confident, attention-getting tone that still feels approachable and fun.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, flowing hand-lettered script that feels energetic and contemporary while nodding to classic brush signage. It prioritizes expressive stroke movement and strong silhouette for standout display typography.
The overall texture is dark and uniform, making it visually strong in short bursts while the tight interior spaces and heavy joins can build density in long paragraphs. The design relies on sweeping entry/exit strokes and rounded bowls for a cohesive, continuous rhythm.