Script Goba 16 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, children’s media, playful, retro, friendly, whimsical, cheerful, decorative impact, playful branding, nostalgic styling, friendly tone, rounded, bouncy, swashy, ball terminals, soft corners.
A heavy, rounded display script with smooth, blobby strokes and minimal contrast. Letterforms are upright and broadly proportioned, with generous curves, soft joins, and frequent swashy entry/exit strokes that create a lively rhythm even when letters are not fully connected. Counters tend to be small relative to the thick strokes, and terminals often finish in teardrops or ball-like ends. Numerals and capitals keep the same chunky, sculpted feel, with slightly irregular, hand-drawn modulation in curves rather than strict geometric precision.
Best suited to large-size applications where its chunky curves and swashy details can be appreciated—headlines, poster titles, storefront-style graphics, packaging, and branding marks. It also works well for playful editorial callouts or themed event materials where a friendly, retro-leaning script voice is desired.
The overall tone is upbeat and cozy, with a nostalgic, cartoon-signage charm. Its soft, inflated forms and decorative swashes read as welcoming and lighthearted, leaning more toward fun and personality than restraint or formality.
The design appears intended to deliver a hand-drawn, decorative script flavor with strong display impact. By combining thick, rounded strokes with occasional flourishes and ball terminals, it prioritizes charm and recognizability in bold, expressive settings rather than extended text readability.
Spacing and shape variety are part of the personality: some letters carry pronounced hooks and curls (notably in capitals and in forms like s, w, and y), while others are simpler, creating an animated texture across a line. The dense stroke weight and small counters can reduce clarity at small sizes, but the bold silhouette holds up well in short phrases.