Script Bubuw 1 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, headlines, packaging, greeting cards, classic, elegant, playful, romantic, vintage, ornamental script, display impact, handwritten warmth, boutique style, brushy, swashy, looped, bouncy, calligraphic.
A flowing, cursive display face with a brush-pen feel and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Strokes taper into pointed terminals and curl into generous entry/exit swashes, creating a lively, forward-leaning rhythm. Capitals are ornate and looped with distinctive flourishes, while lowercase forms are compact and rounded, with a relatively low midline and frequent joining behavior. Figures are similarly curvilinear, with decorative hooks and soft, handwritten contours that keep the texture animated rather than rigidly uniform.
Best suited to short-to-medium display copy where its swashed capitals and flowing forms can be appreciated—such as invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, product packaging, and prominent headlines. It also works well for pull quotes or feature text when set with ample size and breathing room.
The overall tone is personable and expressive—evoking classic penmanship with a slightly theatrical, boutique polish. Its swashes and looping caps add a romantic, celebratory air, while the brushy contrast keeps it energetic and attention-getting.
Likely drawn to capture the look of confident, formal handwriting with a brush-like tool, emphasizing ornamental caps, lively connections, and a polished script silhouette for decorative typography.
The face relies on prominent capitals and active terminals for character, so spacing and word shapes feel dynamic, especially in mixed-case settings. At smaller sizes the internal counters and tight joins can appear busy, while larger settings highlight the smooth curves and decorative forms.