Script Etrek 11 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, packaging, posters, branding, retro, playful, friendly, confident, sweet, expressiveness, nostalgia, warmth, display impact, handmade feel, rounded, swashy, bouncy, soft, chunky.
A heavy, slanted script with rounded, brush-like strokes and soft terminals. Letterforms are compact with a low x-height, prominent entry/exit strokes, and occasional swashy capitals that add flourish without becoming overly ornate. The stroke modulation is present but restrained, reading more like a bold marker/brush than a pointed-pen script. Spacing and widths vary naturally from glyph to glyph, giving the alphabet an elastic, hand-drawn rhythm while maintaining consistent weight and strong silhouettes.
This style works best for short, high-impact text such as headlines, logos, packaging names, café menus, posters, and brand marks where a warm, retro script presence is desired. It’s particularly effective in larger sizes where the rounded counters, swashes, and tight x-height can be appreciated without sacrificing clarity.
The overall tone is upbeat and nostalgic, with a cozy, confectionary feel. Its chunky curves and lively slant give it a personable, informal energy that still feels polished enough for display settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, brush-script personality that feels handmade and nostalgic while staying readable in display contexts. Its emphasis on rounded forms, compact lowercase, and expressive capitals suggests a goal of creating friendly, attention-grabbing wordmarks and titles.
Uppercase letters lean into decorative loops and curls, while the lowercase stays simpler and more compact for smoother word shapes. The numerals are equally rounded and weighty, matching the script’s bold, friendly texture and making short numeric callouts feel cohesive.