Script Esbog 1 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, posters, packaging, headlines, social media, confident, energetic, retro, friendly, expressive, display impact, handmade feel, brush lettering, script flow, signage vibe, brushy, slanted, looping, rounded, swashy.
A heavy, brush-pen script with a strong rightward slant and rounded, pressure-driven strokes. Letterforms are compact with a relatively low x-height, wide counters, and frequent entry/exit strokes that suggest cursive connection even when glyphs appear separated. Terminals are tapered and slightly hooked, with occasional swashy turns and teardrop-like joins that create a lively, calligraphic rhythm. Uppercase forms are prominent and gestural, while lowercase shapes stay tight and bouncy, producing dense, high-impact word silhouettes.
Well-suited to logos, product packaging, posters, and bold headline treatments where a handwritten brush script can provide personality and immediacy. It performs best in short-to-medium text settings such as titles, pull quotes, and promotional messaging where its dense strokes and energetic slant can be appreciated.
The overall tone is bold and personable, with a vintage sign-painting feel and a sense of speed and flourish. Its lively stroke movement and looping joins communicate warmth and confidence, making phrases feel upbeat and attention-grabbing rather than restrained or formal.
Designed to emulate confident brush lettering with strong presence and fluid motion, aiming for a crafted, human feel that reads like expressive handwriting. The consistent slant, tapered terminals, and swashy joins indicate an intention to deliver punchy display impact while retaining a smooth script flow.
At text sizes the weight and tight interior spaces can make complex word shapes feel compact, while the exaggerated slant and brush modulation keep lines moving. Numerals and capitals carry the same brush energy, helping headings and short statements feel cohesive and display-oriented.