Script Povu 12 is a very bold, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: logos, posters, packaging, headlines, signage, vintage, playful, lively, expressive, bold, impact, personality, brush lettering, retro flair, display emphasis, brushy, swashy, calligraphic, rounded, bouncy.
A compact, brush-like script with a pronounced rightward slant and thick, weighty strokes that taper into pointed terminals. Letterforms are tightly set with narrow proportions and lively, variable stroke modulation, producing a hand-drawn rhythm. Curves are rounded and energetic, with occasional looped bowls and small swashes on capitals; joins often feel implied rather than fully connected, maintaining a casual handwritten flow. The overall silhouette is dark and dense, with short extenders and a comparatively low lowercase height that emphasizes the chunky stroke mass.
Best suited for short display copy where strong, brushy personality is desired—such as logos, product packaging, posters, menu titles, and storefront-style signage. It can also work for emphasis in social graphics or pull quotes, especially when paired with a simpler companion for body text.
The font reads as exuberant and slightly retro, balancing confident, inky boldness with an informal hand-painted charm. Its lively stroke endings and bouncy curves give it a friendly, attention-grabbing tone that feels suited to expressive, personality-forward messaging.
The design appears intended to mimic confident brush lettering with a compact, dark texture that holds together at larger sizes. Its goal is to deliver instant visual punch while retaining the spontaneity and warmth of handwritten script.
Capitals tend to carry the most flourish, while lowercase stays compact and rhythmic for word-shape consistency. Numerals are similarly heavy and rounded, matching the brush-driven texture and maintaining strong presence in display settings.