Script Eglat 1 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, headlines, social media, retro, friendly, playful, whimsical, casual, hand-lettered feel, display impact, cheerful tone, retro charm, brushed, rounded, looping, bouncy, swashy.
A slanted, brush-like script with confident strokes, rounded terminals, and softly tapered joins. Letterforms show a lively baseline bounce and variable stroke rhythm, mixing compact counters with generous curves and occasional entry/exit swashes. Capitals are prominent and simplified, with smooth, open shapes and a few decorative flourishes, while lowercase forms lean toward a readable, semi-connected handwriting feel. Numerals and punctuation follow the same calligraphic logic, with curved spines and slightly irregular, hand-drawn energy that remains stylistically consistent across the set.
This font suits short-to-medium display settings where a friendly script voice is desired—logos, café/food branding, packaging callouts, posters, and social graphics. It performs best at larger sizes where the stroke modulation and loops can be appreciated, and where the energetic rhythm can carry a headline or tagline.
The overall tone feels upbeat and personable, with a nostalgic, sign-painter charm. Its flowing motion and rounded forms read as welcoming and informal, suggesting warmth and approachability rather than strict formality.
The design appears intended to evoke a hand-lettered brush script that balances readability with expressive movement. It aims to provide a charismatic, retro-leaning script for display typography with just enough flourish to feel crafted and personal.
Contrast is most noticeable in curved strokes and downstems, giving the letters a dynamic, inked quality. Spacing appears moderately tight in text, producing a cohesive texture, while the capitals add flair without becoming overly ornate.