Script Empu 13 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, branding, packaging, headlines, book covers, playful, retro, handmade, quirky, friendly, handmade charm, display impact, retro flavor, friendly branding, bouncy, chunky, cartoonish, irregular, soft edges.
A chunky, hand-drawn script with heavy strokes and gently irregular contours that mimic marker or brush lettering. Forms lean on rounded bowls and wedge-like terminals, with noticeable wobble in baseline and cap height that gives the alphabet a cut-paper, hand-set rhythm. The lowercase reads as a casual script-like set with simplified joins and occasional non-connecting behavior, while capitals are more display-like and sculpted, creating a mixed, characterful texture. Counters stay relatively open for the weight, and the overall silhouette feels compact and punchy with slightly uneven widths that reinforce the handmade construction.
Well-suited to display applications such as posters, packaging, product labels, and brand marks where a friendly, handcrafted voice is desired. It can also work for titles, short pull quotes, and themed collateral where personality matters more than strict regularity, especially at medium to large sizes.
The font projects a cheerful, quirky tone—more fun and personality-driven than formal. Its bouncy rhythm and chunky shapes evoke mid-century and cartoon signage sensibilities, making text feel approachable and lively. The irregularities add charm and informality, suggesting something crafted rather than mechanically typeset.
Likely designed to capture the energy of hand-lettered signage in a bold, compact script voice, emphasizing charm, spontaneity, and strong visual impact. The mix of sculpted capitals and casual lowercase suggests an intention to provide expressive headline typography that feels personal and animated.
The heaviest strokes and compressed spacing create strong color on the line, so it performs best when given room to breathe. Numerals and capitals have a bold, poster-like presence that can lead the hierarchy in short phrases, while longer passages can become visually dense at small sizes due to the weight and lively outlines.