Script Omlev 8 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, packaging, branding, headlines, vintage, friendly, playful, elegant, whimsical, handwritten charm, display emphasis, signature feel, retro warmth, looped, swashy, monolinear, rounded, bouncy.
A flowing, connected script with a rightward slant and a smooth, brush-pen rhythm. Strokes are predominantly rounded with soft terminals and frequent entry/exit strokes that keep words visually continuous, while capitals add pronounced loops and occasional swashes. The texture is lively and slightly irregular in width and spacing, giving it an organic, handwritten cadence; numerals follow the same cursive, slightly calligraphic construction with rounded forms and gentle curves.
Well-suited to short-to-medium display text such as invitations, greeting cards, labels, boutique branding, and packaging where a personal signature-like feel is desired. It can also work for headers and pull quotes, especially when paired with a restrained sans or serif for supporting text.
The overall tone feels nostalgic and personable, with a cheerful, informal elegance. Its looping capitals and buoyant baseline movement suggest a classic, handcrafted charm suited to warm, expressive messaging rather than strict formality.
Designed to mimic a confident, hand-lettered script that balances legibility with decorative charm, using looped capitals and smooth connections to deliver a distinctive, personable voice.
Capitals are noticeably more decorative than lowercase, creating strong word-initial emphasis and a traditional script hierarchy. In longer lines, the continuous connections and flourishes build a rich, dark texture, so generous tracking and line spacing help preserve clarity.