Script Etrek 9 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, packaging, posters, signage, retro, playful, friendly, bold, warm, hand-lettered feel, display impact, retro script, approachable branding, brushy, rounded, swashy, bouncy, high-ink.
A heavy, brush-driven script with strongly rounded terminals and soft, bulbous joins that create a cushioned, high-ink look. The letters lean consistently forward and flow with a smooth, connected rhythm, with modest stroke modulation that reads more like pressure from a marker or brush than a pointed pen. Counters are relatively small and the shapes are compact and weighty, giving the alphabet a sturdy, poster-like presence while maintaining cursive continuity. Capitals feature simple swash-like entry and exit strokes and a slightly embellished, headline-oriented silhouette.
This font is well suited for bold headlines, brand marks, and short phrases where a friendly brush-script personality is desired. It works particularly well on packaging, posters, menus, and signage that benefit from a retro, handcrafted feel, and it can add warmth to promotional graphics and social media titles.
The tone is upbeat and nostalgic, evoking mid-century sign painting and classic diner or soda-shop lettering. Its bold, rounded brush forms feel approachable and cheerful, with a confident, attention-grabbing energy suited to expressive display typography.
The design appears intended to mimic confident brush lettering in a clean, repeatable digital form, prioritizing a bold silhouette and smooth cursive flow over fine calligraphic detail. Its consistent slant and rounded, ink-rich terminals suggest a focus on high-impact display use with a welcoming, nostalgic voice.
In longer lines the dense weight and tight counters create a dark overall color, so it reads best with generous tracking or at larger sizes. The numerals share the same rounded, brushy construction, reinforcing a cohesive, informal display voice across letters and figures.