Script Eskew 1 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, packaging, social graphics, bold, lively, confident, playful, expressive, brush handwriting, display impact, friendly energy, quick lettering, brushy, slanted, rounded, swooping, smooth.
A brush-pen script with a strong rightward slant, dense strokes, and rounded terminals that read as ink laid down with pressure. Letterforms are compact and slightly variable in width, with simplified, non-connecting construction that still maintains a cursive rhythm. Curves are broad and smooth, counters are often tight, and many capitals use swooping entry strokes and loop-like bowls that create a dynamic silhouette. The overall texture is dark and punchy, with steady stroke flow and occasional tapered starts/ends characteristic of brush lettering.
Best suited for short-to-medium display copy where a bold handwritten feel is desired, such as branding marks, posters, packaging callouts, and social media graphics. It can also work for apparel graphics and signage-style phrases where the energetic brush texture is an advantage.
The font conveys a confident, energetic tone—like quick, practiced marker or signwriting. Its bold, sweeping gestures feel friendly and attention-grabbing rather than delicate, giving it a casual, upbeat personality suited to expressive headlines.
Designed to mimic confident brush handwriting in a clean, repeatable digital form, prioritizing bold gesture and rhythmic movement over formal calligraphic precision. The emphasis appears to be on making words look immediate and lively, with expressive capitals that add personality in display settings.
Uppercase forms are especially animated, with prominent swashes and rounded bowls, while lowercase stays compact with a brisk handwritten cadence. Numerals follow the same brush logic, with curvy, slightly stylized shapes that prioritize gesture over strict typographic regularity.