Script Gobu 7 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, signage, playful, retro, friendly, chunky, lively, expressiveness, impact, nostalgia, informality, branding, rounded, brushy, swashy, soft, bouncy.
A heavy, right-leaning script with thick, rounded strokes and soft terminals that mimic a brush or marker. Letterforms are compact and bulbous, with generous curves, teardrop-like joins, and occasional entry/exit swashes that create a lively baseline rhythm. Counters are relatively small and smooth, and the overall silhouette feels dense but fluid, with subtle irregularities that keep the texture hand-made rather than mechanical.
Best suited for short, high-impact display work such as headlines, posters, storefront-style signage, and brand marks. It also fits packaging and promotional graphics where a friendly, vintage-leaning script texture is desired; avoid long passages of small text where the dense strokes can reduce clarity.
The tone is upbeat and nostalgic, evoking mid-century sign painting and casual display lettering. Its bold, cushioned shapes read as welcoming and energetic, with a slightly cheeky, informal confidence.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, hand-drawn script look with strong presence and a buoyant, retro cadence. It prioritizes personality and visual punch—through rounded forms, italic motion, and swashy strokes—over minimal, text-focused neutrality.
Connections are suggested by the script construction, but many glyphs retain distinct shapes and pronounced stroke endings, making it feel like a drawn script optimized for impact rather than continuous penmanship. The heavy weight and tight internal spaces can cause letters to visually merge at smaller sizes, while larger settings emphasize the expressive swashes and rhythm.