Script Etbaz 1 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, packaging, headlines, posters, signage, retro, cheerful, friendly, confident, crafty, expressiveness, nostalgia, impact, warmth, motion, brushy, rounded, looped, slanted, bouncy.
A heavy, slanted script with rounded terminals and a brush-like, calligraphic stroke rhythm. Forms are compact with a low x-height and prominent ascenders/descenders, creating a lively vertical bounce across words. Curves are full and swollen, with teardrop-like joins and occasional entry/exit swashes that imply fast pen movement. Letter widths and internal counters vary noticeably, giving the texture an informal, hand-rendered consistency rather than rigid mechanical repetition.
Best suited for display settings where a bold, characterful script is needed—logos, product packaging, poster headlines, café or boutique signage, and promotional graphics. It also works well for short phrases, badges, and social graphics where a friendly retro script can carry the message with minimal supporting typography.
The overall tone is upbeat and nostalgic, evoking mid-century signage and bold script logotypes. Its weight and rounded shapes feel friendly and welcoming, while the strong slant and looping forms add energy and a bit of flair. The texture reads as personal and expressive rather than formal or restrained.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, brush-script personality with a classic sign-painter vibe—prioritizing impact, warmth, and motion over strict regularity. Its compact x-height and pronounced loops suggest it’s built to look dynamic in short display lines and brand marks.
At larger sizes the thick strokes and tight counters create a strong, graphic silhouette; at smaller sizes the dense weight and compact apertures may reduce clarity, especially in the lowercase. Numerals follow the same brushy, slanted spirit and feel designed to sit comfortably alongside the letters.