Script Etkej 10 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, packaging, posters, signage, retro, playful, confident, sweet, crafty, display impact, vintage sign, friendly branding, decorative script, connected, swashy, rounded, brushy, bouncy.
This script features thick, rounded strokes with a smooth, brush-like finish and gently tapered joins. Letterforms are slanted with a steady, connected rhythm and frequent entry/exit strokes that create soft swashes, especially in capitals. Curves are generous and inflated, counters stay relatively small, and terminals often end in teardrop-like blobs that emphasize a heavy, inked look. The overall texture is dense and lively, with noticeable variation in letter widths and a compact lowercase that sits low against taller ascenders.
Best suited for short display settings where its bold cursive character can be appreciated—such as logos, product packaging, poster headlines, café/retail signage, and invitations or greeting-style graphics. It can work as a punchy accent alongside a simpler companion text face rather than for long paragraphs.
The tone feels upbeat and nostalgic, evoking mid-century signage and friendly packaging. Its chunky curves and flowing connections read as welcoming and expressive, with enough flourish to feel celebratory without becoming overly delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, connected script with a vintage sign-painter flavor—prioritizing charm, impact, and fluid movement over neutrality. Its heavy weight, rounded terminals, and swashy capitals suggest a focus on branding and expressive titling.
Capitals are especially decorative, with looped forms and pronounced leading strokes that can dominate at small sizes. Numerals match the same rounded, scripted construction, keeping a cohesive, display-oriented personality across letters and figures.