Script Ogdef 9 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, headlines, posters, quotes, lively, friendly, vintage, confident, casual, handcrafted feel, expressive display, retro signage, friendly tone, brushy, slanted, rounded, looping, high-contrast strokes.
A slanted, brush-like script with tapered stroke endings and rounded joins that mimic fast, confident handwriting. Letterforms lean forward with a smooth, continuous rhythm; many capitals are built from single sweeping strokes with soft terminals and occasional entry/exit swashes. Strokes show clear modulation from thick downstrokes to thinner connecting strokes, producing a dynamic texture while keeping forms compact and readable. Spacing is moderately tight and the overall silhouette is energetic, with consistent angles and smoothly curved bowls and loops across upper- and lowercase.
Well-suited to display settings where personality matters: logos and brand marks, product packaging, café/restaurant menus, posters, social graphics, and short pull-quotes. It works best at medium to large sizes where the stroke modulation and brush terminals can be appreciated, and where a friendly, handcrafted voice is desired.
The font conveys an upbeat, personable tone—expressive and conversational rather than formal or ceremonial. Its brisk slant and brushy modulation give it a slightly retro, sign-painter feel that reads as warm, confident, and attention-getting.
The design appears intended to deliver a quick, hand-painted script look with consistent slant and controlled stroke modulation—balancing expressive brush energy with enough regularity for readable display typography.
Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simplified, flowing shapes and tapered ends that match the letter strokes. Uppercase forms are more decorative and sweeping, while lowercase stays relatively compact, helping longer lines of text maintain a steady rhythm without becoming overly ornate.