Script Ohly 5 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, social media, casual, friendly, energetic, confident, retro, hand-lettered feel, display impact, friendly tone, quick brush motion, brushy, rounded, looping, slanted, chunky.
A bold, brush-pen script with a pronounced rightward slant and rounded, swollen strokes that taper into pointed terminals. Letterforms show consistent stroke rhythm and medium contrast, with compact counters and a relatively low x-height that emphasizes tall ascenders and prominent capitals. Connections are suggested by flowing entry/exit strokes, while many characters remain partially discrete, giving a lively handwritten cadence. Overall widths vary by letter, creating an organic, slightly bouncy texture in words and lines.
Best suited to short-to-medium display text where its bold brush texture and slanted motion can carry the message—headlines, posters, logos, packaging callouts, and social graphics. It can also work for quotes or invitations when set with generous spacing and kept above small sizes to preserve counters and stroke detail.
The font reads as upbeat and personable, with a sporty, poster-like confidence. Its thick, rounded brush forms and quick curves create an expressive, informal tone that feels approachable and energetic rather than delicate or ceremonial.
The design appears intended to mimic quick brush lettering in a controlled, repeatable way, balancing expressive strokes with enough consistency for display typography. Its emphasis on strong capitals, rounded weight, and energetic slant suggests a goal of delivering friendly impact for attention-grabbing titles and brand statements.
Capitals are especially prominent, featuring broad curves and loop-like strokes that work well as initial letters. Numerals match the brush style with simple, open shapes and clear diagonals, maintaining the same forward motion and heavy stroke weight across the set.