Script Ekkob 13 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, posters, packaging, social graphics, headlines, energetic, casual, retro, expressive, confident, hand-lettered feel, brush texture, friendly impact, display emphasis, brushy, slanted, looping, textured, bouncy.
A lively brush-script with a pronounced rightward slant and compact proportions. Strokes show visible brush drag and slight texture at joins and terminals, with tapered entries and occasional blunt, ink-loaded endings. Letterforms are loosely connected in running text, with rounded bowls, open counters, and a rhythmic baseline that gives a buoyant, hand-drawn cadence. Capitals are larger and more gestural, using simplified swashes and curved spines to stand out without becoming overly ornate.
Best suited for short-to-medium display settings where personality matters: logos, product packaging, cafe/restaurant menus, posters, and social media graphics. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers where a handwritten emphasis is desired, especially at larger sizes where the brush texture and stroke modulation remain clear.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, like quick, confident hand-lettering made with a marker or brush pen. It reads as friendly and informal with a hint of vintage sign-painting energy, making messages feel spontaneous and human rather than polished and corporate.
The design appears intended to emulate fast, natural brush lettering with a confident, slightly rugged texture, while keeping letterforms clear enough for headline use. Its balance of cursive flow and controlled shapes suggests a focus on expressive display typography that feels handmade and approachable.
In the grid, several characters show intentional irregularities—varying stroke endings, slightly asymmetric curves, and lively diagonals—which contribute to authenticity. Numerals and punctuation match the script rhythm, and the italic posture is consistent across cases, helping text feel cohesive when set in phrases.