Script Ofbal 16 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, invitations, headlines, quotes, warm, elegant, friendly, vintage, personal, hand-lettered feel, polished script, friendly tone, display clarity, brushy, cursive, looped, rounded, smooth.
A slanted, cursive script with smooth, brush-like strokes and softly tapered terminals. Letterforms lean forward with rounded bowls and frequent entry/exit swashes, creating a continuous handwritten rhythm even when characters are set unconnected. Stroke contrast is modest, with thicker downstrokes and lighter hairlines, and the overall texture stays even and controlled across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals. Capitals are simplified and legible, while lowercase forms use compact counters and looping joins that keep word shapes lively.
Well-suited for brand marks, boutique packaging, invitations, and short headline or quote settings where a handwritten signature feel is desired. It also works in larger blocks of display text when you want a smooth, flowing texture without excessive ornament.
The font conveys a personable, upbeat formality—polished enough to feel refined, but still casual and human. Its flowing curves and gentle terminals give it a welcoming, slightly nostalgic tone reminiscent of mid-century penmanship and signage.
Designed to emulate neat, confident hand lettering with a brush-pen cadence—prioritizing legibility and consistent rhythm while retaining the charm of real handwriting.
Spacing appears comfortably open for a script, helping maintain clarity in mixed-case settings. Numerals follow the same cursive logic with rounded forms and light swash tendencies, aligning well with the alphabetic texture in running text.