Script Odnew 12 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, packaging, invitations, headlines, quotes, elegant, friendly, vintage, casual, romantic, hand-lettered feel, decorative titles, warm branding, retro flair, brushy, rounded, swashy, lively, calligraphic.
This script face has a smooth, brush-like stroke with rounded terminals and a clear rightward slant. Letterforms show gentle contrast and a rhythmic, slightly bouncy baseline, with compact proportions and occasional entry/exit swashes that add motion. Connections appear natural in running text, while capitals carry more flourish and weight, giving words a strong, cohesive silhouette. Numerals follow the same cursive logic with soft curves and consistent stroke weight.
It works well for display settings such as branding marks, product packaging, café/menu headings, invitations, greeting cards, and pull quotes. In longer passages it’s better suited to short, spaced-out lines or subheads, where the connected flow remains legible and the bold script texture doesn’t overwhelm.
The overall tone is warm and personable, combining a polished handwritten feel with a lightly retro charm. Its flowing forms and soft curves suggest a welcoming, celebratory voice rather than a strict formal script, making it feel approachable while still decorative.
The design appears intended to mimic confident hand-lettering with a brush-pen feel, providing a decorative script that reads smoothly while offering enough flourish for standout titles. Its consistent slant and rounded forms prioritize an easy, friendly rhythm over high-formality calligraphy.
At smaller sizes, the tighter counters and heavier joins can darken text color, so it tends to read best when given a bit of space and used where its motion and swashes can be appreciated. The capital set is especially expressive, which can add emphasis in initials and short phrases.