Script Hoda 8 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, packaging, posters, social media, retro, friendly, confident, playful, casual, brand voice, handwritten feel, display impact, smooth flow, brushy, rounded, smooth, connected, compact.
A compact, brush-script style with a consistent rightward slant and smooth, rounded stroke terminals. Letterforms are built from continuous, flowing strokes that frequently connect, with gentle oval bowls and softly tapered joins that mimic marker or brush pressure without strong thick–thin contrast. The overall rhythm is tight and lively, with narrow proportions, modest ascenders/descenders, and simplified details that keep forms sturdy at display sizes. Numerals follow the same cursive logic, with rounded shapes and a slightly bouncy baseline feel.
Best suited for short, prominent text where its brushy connected strokes can be appreciated—such as logos, headlines, packaging, posters, and social media graphics. It can also work for short quotes or product names, especially where a friendly, retro-leaning script voice is desired.
The font reads as upbeat and personable, carrying a retro sign-painting and casual handwritten tone. Its weight and smooth connections give it confidence and warmth, making it feel inviting rather than formal or delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver an easy, energetic script look that stays bold and compact while maintaining handwritten fluidity. It prioritizes smooth connectivity and a steady rhythm to produce a cohesive word shape for branding and display typography.
Uppercase forms are italicized and streamlined, leaning toward script-cap shapes rather than traditional roman capitals, which helps maintain continuity with the lowercase. Counters are generally small-to-moderate and apertures are fairly closed, contributing to a dense, cohesive texture in longer words.