Script Etmis 1 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, retro, playful, lively, friendly, confident, display impact, hand-lettered feel, vintage flavor, motion/energy, brushy, swashy, rounded, looped, bouncy.
A heavy, right-leaning script with a brush-like texture and clear stroke modulation, moving between thick main strokes and tapered entry/exit terminals. Letterforms are compact and tightly spaced by default, with rounded bowls, looped forms, and occasional swash-like caps that create a rolling, connected rhythm even when individual letters are not fully joined. The capitals are prominent and curvy with strong diagonal stress, while the lowercase keeps a small footprint with short extenders and a low x-height relative to the overall body. Numerals follow the same slanted, bold, softly contoured style for cohesive setting in display sizes.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing text such as headlines, poster titles, logos, product packaging, and storefront-style signage. It can also work for quotes or pull-out phrases where a bold, hand-lettered voice is desirable, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the curves and tapers stay clear.
The tone feels upbeat and nostalgic, like mid-century signage or hand-lettered advertising where boldness and motion are part of the message. Its energetic slant, rounded forms, and pronounced curves give it a personable, slightly mischievous warmth rather than a formal calligraphic stiffness.
The font appears designed to emulate confident brush script lettering with a sturdy, display-first presence—prioritizing strong contrasty strokes, italic momentum, and rounded swashes to deliver a vintage-leaning, friendly impact.
The design favors strong silhouettes and smooth, inked curves, with terminals that often end in subtle hooks or wedges. Overall rhythm is compact and dynamic, which helps headlines look dense and animated but can make small sizes feel busy.