Script Olby 8 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, headlines, friendly, retro, playful, confident, casual, handwritten feel, display impact, friendly branding, retro flair, brushy, rounded, bouncy, compact, looped.
A compact, right-slanted script with a brush-pen feel and rounded terminals. Strokes show gently modulated thickness with soft tapering and occasional teardrop-like ends, giving the letters a lively, drawn rhythm. Letterforms are moderately connected in word setting while still reading clearly as discrete shapes, with tight sidebearings and an overall narrow footprint. Capitals feature simple swashes and looped entries, and the lowercase maintains a consistent baseline with energetic curves and occasional extended descenders.
Works well for logos, product packaging, posters, and social graphics where a bold handwritten voice is needed. It also suits menu headers, event promotions, and short headline phrases where its compact width and brushy movement can add personality without requiring long-form readability.
The font conveys an upbeat, personable tone that feels informal yet deliberate, like quick sign-painting or marker lettering. Its bouncy curves and confident slant suggest warmth and approachability with a touch of vintage charm.
Likely designed to emulate confident brush-script lettering for modern display use, balancing decorative loops with straightforward letter construction. The goal appears to be a personable, energetic script that stays compact while remaining legible in impactful applications.
The numerals follow the same handwritten logic as the letters, with rounded shapes and slanted stress that help them blend into display settings. In running text, the dense spacing and strong stroke presence create a dark, punchy texture best suited to shorter lines and prominent sizing.