Script Hylak 8 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, headlines, posters, invitations, friendly, retro, playful, warm, informal, approachability, display impact, vintage charm, handmade feel, connected, rounded, swashy, bouncy, soft terminals.
A rounded, slanted script with thick, smooth strokes and consistently soft, bulb-like terminals. Letterforms are mostly connected in text, with a flowing cursive rhythm and occasional looped entry/exit strokes that create gentle swashes without becoming overly ornate. Curves are prominent throughout, counters are open, and joins are robust, giving the design a solid, even color on the line. Capitals are larger and more decorative than the lowercase, featuring simple flourishes and looped shapes while remaining readable.
This font performs best in short to medium text settings where its connected script texture can shine—logos, product packaging, cafe/retail signage, and promotional headlines. It’s also well-suited to invitations, greeting cards, and social graphics that benefit from a friendly, personal voice.
The overall tone is warm and personable, with a nostalgic, mid-century feel and a casual elegance. Its buoyant movement and rounded forms make it feel approachable and upbeat, suited to friendly messaging rather than formal documentation.
The design appears intended to provide a confident, highly legible cursive look with a cheerful, vintage-leaning personality. It balances decorative capitals and subtle swashes with sturdy, rounded construction to stay clear at display sizes while preserving an authentic handwritten feel.
The numeral set matches the script’s rounded, slightly quirky geometry, with simple shapes that keep pace with the cursive texture. Word shapes stay smooth and cohesive in running text, with a steady baseline flow and a distinctly handwritten cadence.