Script Olby 1 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: logos, packaging, posters, headlines, labels, retro, friendly, confident, lively, casual, impact, approachability, nostalgia, handmade feel, signage style, brushy, rounded, high-ink, slanted, bouncy.
A heavy, right-slanted script with a brush-like construction and rounded terminals. Strokes show a clear directional flow, with slightly swelling downstrokes and tighter entry/exit strokes that create a lively rhythm. Letterforms are compact and somewhat condensed, with a relatively low lowercase profile and energetic ascenders/descenders. Connections are suggested by consistent cursive structure, and spacing feels naturally uneven in a hand-drawn way while remaining coherent in text.
Works best for short, expressive text where a bold handwritten voice is desired—such as logos, product packaging, café or event signage, posters, and social graphics. It can also serve as a display face for headlines or pull quotes when paired with a quieter companion for body text.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, with a nostalgic sign-painting flavor. Its strong weight and playful curves make it feel confident and approachable rather than delicate or formal. The slant and brisk stroke motion add a sense of momentum and informality.
The design appears intended to emulate confident brush lettering in a streamlined, repeatable form—prioritizing immediacy, warmth, and impact. Its compact proportions and strong strokes aim to keep words punchy and readable while preserving an authentic handwritten cadence.
Uppercase forms are simplified and bold, designed to stand out as initials without excessive flourish. Numerals are sturdy and rounded, matching the brush-script texture and maintaining legibility at display sizes. In longer phrases, the dense color and compact counters create a strong typographic presence.