Script Gulu 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, headlines, branding, social media, playful, friendly, retro, casual, quirky, hand-lettered feel, cheerful display, approachable branding, retro flair, rounded, bouncy, brushy, chunky, loopy.
A chunky, brush-like script with rounded terminals, swelling curves, and an intentionally uneven baseline rhythm. Strokes stay largely monoline in feel but with soft, inked-in joins and occasional thickened turns that mimic a marker or paintbrush. Letterforms are wide and open with generous counters, frequent loops in the lowercase, and a lively, slightly irregular construction that keeps the texture informal. Capitals are simplified and sturdy, pairing well with the more looped, flowing lowercase, while numerals are heavy, rounded, and highly legible.
Works best for display applications such as packaging, café or boutique branding, posters, and punchy headlines where a friendly handwritten feel is desired. It can also suit short social captions, labels, and promotional callouts, especially when set with comfortable tracking and ample line spacing.
The overall tone is warm and upbeat, with a handmade charm that feels approachable and a bit nostalgic. Its bouncy forms and loopy connections give it a cheerful, conversational voice suited to lighthearted messaging.
Likely designed to emulate confident hand-lettering with a brush/marker tool—prioritizing personality, warmth, and visual momentum over strict uniformity. The sturdy weight and rounded shapes aim to deliver strong presence and quick recognition in casual, consumer-facing designs.
Connection behavior varies: some letters link smoothly while others appear more loosely joined, creating a hand-lettered cadence rather than strict continuous script. The heavy color and rounded shapes keep readability strong at display sizes, though the dense stroke weight and energetic forms can become busy in long passages at smaller sizes.