Script Poba 5 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, headlines, playful, friendly, casual, crafty, retro, hand-lettered feel, display impact, approachability, informal tone, brushy, rounded, bouncy, textured, quirky.
A compact, hand-drawn script with thick, inky strokes and visibly rounded terminals. Forms are mostly upright with a bouncy baseline rhythm and uneven stroke modulation that suggests a marker or brush-pen tool. Curves are bulbous and soft, counters are relatively tight, and joins vary between loosely connected cursive shapes and more separated, print-like constructions depending on the letter. Overall spacing is compact, with lively, slightly irregular contours that keep the texture energetic.
Best suited for short, expressive text such as brand marks, product packaging, café menus, posters, greeting cards, and social media graphics. It performs well in headlines and callouts where its inky texture and bounce can be appreciated, and it can add character to simple layouts that need a personable voice.
The font conveys an approachable, homemade warmth—cheerful and informal rather than polished or ceremonial. Its chunky, brushy presence reads as upbeat and personable, with a light retro craft feel that suits conversational messaging and playful branding.
The design appears intended to mimic confident hand-lettering made with a broad marker or brush pen, prioritizing charm and immediacy over strict consistency. Its compact proportions and weighty strokes aim to deliver strong visual impact while maintaining a friendly, informal script character.
Distinctive, simplified letterforms and dot-like punctuation contribute to readability at display sizes, while the dense texture and irregular modulation can become busy in long passages at small sizes. Numerals are rounded and sturdy, matching the handwritten tone and maintaining consistent color in headlines.