Script Etrek 13 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, packaging, posters, signage, retro, playful, friendly, luxurious, cheerful, impact, charm, nostalgia, handmade, display, swashy, rounded, brushed, compact, looped.
A heavy, right-leaning script with rounded, brush-like strokes and soft terminals. Letterforms are compact with a relatively low x-height, pronounced entry/exit strokes, and occasional swash-like joins that create a smooth, continuous rhythm. Counters are small and teardrop-shaped, giving the face a dense, inky color; curves dominate over straight segments, and many capitals feature bold, looping forms. Numerals follow the same cursive construction, maintaining the thick, flowing silhouette and consistent slant.
Best suited for display settings such as headlines, brand marks, packaging, posters, and short promotional lines where the bold script silhouette can be appreciated. It works especially well for emphatic words, names, and taglines, and is less appropriate for long text or very small UI copy due to its dense weight and compact interior spaces.
The overall tone is upbeat and nostalgic, with a confident, showy presence that feels at home in mid-century-inspired and sign-painting-adjacent styling. Its exaggerated curves and dense weight read as warm and personable while still carrying a touch of glamour.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, flowing script voice that prioritizes impact and charm. Its consistent slant, rounded brush cues, and expressive capitals suggest a display script meant to feel handcrafted and attention-grabbing.
At larger sizes the internal shapes and joins become a key part of the character, while at smaller sizes the tight counters and heavy strokes can make forms merge into a strong black mass. The texture is smooth and consistent, emphasizing flow over crisp detail.