Script Otbey 9 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, quotes, friendly, retro, casual, warm, lively, hand-lettered feel, approachability, display impact, casual elegance, brushy, rounded, looping, bouncy, informal.
A slanted, brush-like script with rounded terminals, soft curves, and a steady handwritten rhythm. Strokes show moderate thick–thin behavior and occasional tapering, suggesting a pen or brush held at an angle. Letterforms are generally compact with a low x-height and prominent ascenders/descenders; capitals are larger and more decorative with simple swashes and looped entries. Spacing and widths vary subtly across glyphs, reinforcing an organic, hand-drawn texture while maintaining consistent overall proportions.
Works best where a personable script is needed: brand marks, café or boutique packaging, posters, invitations, and social graphics. It’s particularly effective for short headlines, product names, and pull quotes where the lively stroke rhythm can be appreciated without long-form fatigue.
The tone feels approachable and upbeat, with a slightly nostalgic, sign-painter flavor. Its smooth curves and gentle flourishes read as personable rather than formal, making text feel conversational and inviting.
The design appears intended to mimic a confident, quick hand—clean enough for display use while retaining the natural variation and bounce of brush lettering. It balances legibility with a touch of flourish to convey warmth and character in marketing and lifestyle contexts.
Uppercase characters carry much of the personality, with broad curves and open counters that help readability in short bursts. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with rounded shapes and mild stroke modulation that keeps them visually cohesive with the letters.