Script Ohka 12 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, packaging, posters, signage, retro, confident, friendly, expressive, classic, display impact, handcrafted feel, brand voice, vintage appeal, brushy, calligraphic, swashy, rounded, compact.
A compact, right-leaning brush script with strong thick–thin modulation and rounded, ink-like terminals. Strokes feel pressure-driven, with broad curves and tapered joins that suggest a brush or pointed-pen influence. Letterforms are generally connected in text, with occasional breaks and lively entry/exit strokes that create a continuous rhythm. Counters are small and softly rounded, and the overall texture is dark and even, with prominent capitals featuring gentle swashes and looped details.
Best suited to display applications such as headlines, wordmarks, labels, and packaging where its bold scripted rhythm can be read at a glance. It also works well for posters, storefront-style signage, and short promotional phrases where a lively handwritten emphasis is desired. For longer passages, using larger sizes and added spacing will help maintain clarity through the tight joins and small counters.
The font reads as upbeat and assured, balancing a polished, classic script feel with the immediacy of hand lettering. Its heavy presence and smooth curves give it a friendly, vintage-leaning tone that feels promotional and attention-getting without becoming overly ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, brush-script voice that feels hand-crafted yet controlled, with enough swash and contrast to stand out in branding and advertising. It prioritizes strong silhouette and flowing movement over delicate detail, aiming for high impact and a cohesive, vintage-inflected script texture.
Capitals show the most flourish, with curved lead-ins and pronounced bowls, while lowercase forms stay relatively compact for a script. Numerals follow the same brush logic, appearing sturdy and slightly playful, matching the overall stroke rhythm. The dark color and tight internal spacing can cause counters and joins to fill in at small sizes, so it benefits from moderate sizing and generous tracking in dense settings.