Script Hoku 14 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, greeting cards, quotes, headlines, friendly, retro, playful, warm, casual, handwritten charm, expressive display, friendly tone, decorative capitals, rounded, looping, bouncy, monoline, swashy.
A rounded, monoline script with a steady, slightly right-leaning rhythm and soft, tapered terminals. Letterforms are built from continuous, looping strokes with generous curves and occasional swashes, creating a bouncy baseline flow. Counters are open and forms stay fairly compact, with clear joins and a consistent stroke thickness that keeps the texture even in longer words. Capitals are more decorative, featuring prominent entry/exit strokes and occasional looped structures that add flair without becoming overly intricate.
Well-suited for branding and packaging where a personable, handcrafted voice is desired, as well as greeting cards, invitations, and short quote graphics. It performs best in headlines and display sizes where the loops and swashes can be appreciated without crowding.
The overall tone feels friendly and nostalgic, with a hand-drawn charm that reads as approachable rather than formal. Its looping strokes and buoyant movement give it a cheerful, conversational character suited to upbeat messaging.
Designed to emulate a confident, neatly written hand with a touch of decorative flourish, balancing legibility with expressive loops. The intent appears to be an inviting script that adds personality to titles and short phrases while maintaining a consistent, smooth stroke flow.
The uppercase set carries much of the personality through larger loops and more expressive starts and finishes, while the lowercase remains simpler and more text-friendly. Numerals match the rounded, handwritten construction and maintain the same soft, even stroke color for cohesive mixed-content settings.