Script Ohta 10 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, logotypes, invitations, headlines, packaging, elegant, retro, confident, flourished, formal, display script, calligraphic feel, signature tone, decorative caps, swashy, calligraphic, slanted, looping, decorative.
A slanted, calligraphic script with connected lowercase forms and prominent entry/exit strokes that create a smooth, continuous rhythm. Strokes show pronounced contrast between thick downstrokes and finer hairlines, with teardrop terminals and tapered finishes. Capitals are large and expressive with swashy curves and looping joins, while the lowercase maintains compact counters and a relatively low x-height, giving the line a dense, rhythmic texture. Numerals follow the same flowing, italicized construction and weight pattern, reading as integrated rather than mechanical add-ons.
Best suited for branding marks, logotypes, event invitations, packaging titles, and short display headlines where the connected script and swashy capitals can be appreciated. It will perform most clearly in larger sizes and with modest tracking to preserve readability in dense words.
The overall tone feels polished and traditional, with a confident, signature-like energy. Its swashes and high-contrast strokes evoke a classic, slightly retro formality suited to decorative display rather than utilitarian text.
The design appears intended to deliver a formal, calligraphy-inspired script with strong contrast and a bold, display-forward presence. It balances legible connected writing with decorative caps and terminals to add a premium, traditional voice to titles and name-driven typography.
Letterforms rely on consistent rightward slant and curving baselines to keep motion through words, and the heavier weight helps the delicate hairlines stay present at display sizes. Flourishes are noticeable but controlled, adding character without becoming overly ornate in the sample text.