Script Ohku 1 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, headlines, signage, retro, friendly, playful, casual, confident, hand-lettered feel, display impact, friendly branding, script expressiveness, brushy, rounded, looping, fluid, bouncy.
A lively brush-script with a consistent rightward slant and compact proportions. Strokes appear pressure-driven, with rounded terminals and soft tapering that suggests a marker or brush pen, while counters stay fairly closed in the densest letters. Curves are broad and rhythmic, and many forms rely on looped joins and swashy entry/exit strokes, giving the line a continuous, flowing feel. Capitals are more expressive and signature-like, with simplified construction and occasional flourished strokes; lowercase stays compact with quick, curved shoulders and a tight, energetic rhythm.
Works best for short to medium display text where the bold, brushy motion can be appreciated—logos, product packaging, café or event signage, posters, and social graphics. It can also suit pull quotes or subheads when set with generous tracking and ample line spacing.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, balancing a hand-signed warmth with a bold, attention-getting presence. It feels informal and approachable, with a slightly nostalgic, sign-painting energy that reads as confident rather than delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver a hand-lettered, brush-script look that feels personal and expressive while staying strong enough for impactful display use. Its emphasis on rounded forms, flowing strokes, and animated capitals suggests a focus on warmth, momentum, and brand-friendly character.
Spacing and letterfit read naturally for a script: connections are implied by stroke direction even when letters are not fully joined. Numerals are rounded and energetic, matching the same brush logic and maintaining strong visual color in lines of text.