Script Ohzu 7 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, headlines, signage, retro, friendly, lively, confident, casual, brush lettering, display impact, handmade feel, lively flow, brushy, slanted, rounded, connected, looping.
A bold, slanted script with a brush-pen feel and smoothly rounded terminals. Strokes show subtle swelling and tapering, with compact counters and a relatively low x-height that gives the lowercase a tight, energetic rhythm. Letterforms frequently connect with short entry/exit strokes, and the overall texture is dark and even, with occasional lively loops and curls in characters like f, g, y, and z. Spacing reads naturally handwritten, with slightly variable widths and a forward-leaning, continuous flow across words.
Best suited to short to medium display text where its bold, handwritten texture can be appreciated—logos, brand marks, packaging callouts, poster headlines, and storefront or event signage. It can also work for emphatic pull quotes or social graphics, but the dense joins and compact counters make it less ideal for long-form reading at small sizes.
The font conveys a spirited, personable tone—confident and upbeat rather than delicate. Its brushy motion and pronounced slant suggest informality with a touch of vintage display charm, making text feel animated and conversational.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident brush lettering in a cohesive, font-ready system—prioritizing momentum, stroke presence, and smooth word shapes. It aims to deliver a friendly, energetic script voice that stands out in display contexts while maintaining consistent, repeatable forms.
Uppercase forms are simplified and sturdy, pairing well with the dense lowercase without feeling overly ornate. Numerals are rounded and weighty, matching the script’s heavy stroke presence and maintaining readability at display sizes.