Script Ohta 14 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: logos, packaging, invitations, posters, headlines, elegant, lively, friendly, retro, celebratory, expressive, decorative, headline, brushy, rounded, tapered, swashy, calligraphic.
A smooth, brush-pen style script with a consistent rightward slant and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Strokes are rounded and tapered with soft terminals, and capitals are large and swashy without becoming overly ornate. The lowercase is compact with a relatively small x-height, open counters, and a steady cursive rhythm; figures follow the same calligraphic logic with angled, flowing forms.
Best suited to display use where the energetic script can breathe: logos and wordmarks, packaging, menu headings, invitations, posters, social graphics, and pull quotes. It will be most effective at medium to large sizes, especially for titles and short lines where the swashy capitals and brush rhythm can read cleanly.
This script conveys a confident, upbeat elegance with a slightly retro showcard feel. The lively slant and broad, brushy strokes create a friendly, celebratory tone that reads as personal and expressive rather than formal or restrained.
The design appears intended to emulate confident brush lettering: fast, smooth curves, clear thick–thin contrast, and prominent capitals that help set a tone quickly. It prioritizes personality and flow over neutral text economy, aiming for strong visual presence in short phrases.
Capitals show generous entry/exit strokes and occasional looped or flared details, giving words a distinctive silhouette. The numerals and punctuation echo the same slanted, brush-drawn construction, helping mixed-content lines feel stylistically consistent.