Script Hoky 12 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, headlines, invitations, greeting cards, friendly, playful, folksy, approachable, retro, human warmth, casual charm, handwritten authenticity, soft readability, monoline, rounded, looping, connected, bouncy.
A rounded, monoline script with smooth curves, soft terminals, and a consistent, pen-drawn rhythm. Letterforms show gentle looping in ascenders and descenders, with frequent joining behavior in lowercase that creates a continuous handwritten flow. Capitals are simple and open, leaning toward print-like shapes with subtle swashes, while lowercase maintains a lively bounce and occasional extended strokes. Numerals match the informal hand, with single-stroke constructions and rounded corners that keep the set cohesive.
Best suited for display contexts where the handwritten personality can be appreciated—such as logos, boutique packaging, café menus, invitations, greeting cards, and social graphics. It also works for short phrases and pull quotes where a friendly, personal voice is needed.
The overall tone is warm and personable, reading like neat handwriting with a lighthearted, homemade character. Its looping joins and soft curves give it an inviting, slightly nostalgic feel that works well when you want communication to feel human and easygoing rather than formal.
The design appears intended to mimic tidy, rounded handwriting with consistent stroke weight and smooth connections, prioritizing charm and readability over strict calligraphic formality. Its restrained flourishes and simple capitals suggest an aim for versatile, everyday script styling that remains approachable in branding and informal editorial use.
Spacing and stroke endings feel intentionally casual, with mild irregularities that reinforce an authentic hand-drawn impression. The connected lowercase creates strong word-shapes at larger sizes, while the compact proportions keep lines from feeling overly airy.