Script Tiley 8 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, headlines, packaging, quotes, elegant, vintage, formal, romantic, refined, elegance, flourish, formality, display use, handmade feel, swashy, calligraphic, looping, brushed, graceful.
This font presents a calligraphic script with a consistent rightward slant and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Strokes taper into hairlines and finish with softly flared terminals, while entry and exit strokes often extend into gentle curls and occasional swash-like loops. Letterforms are compact and vertically oriented, with tight inner counters and a lively baseline rhythm that gives the texture movement. The numeral set follows the same calligraphic logic, mixing sturdy downstrokes with delicate connecting curves for a cohesive, handwritten feel.
Well-suited to invitations, event collateral, and ceremonial materials where a refined script voice is expected. It also fits branding accents, packaging fronts, short headlines, and pull quotes, especially when used with generous tracking and ample line spacing to showcase its curls and contrast.
The overall tone is polished and expressive, balancing formality with a personal, handwritten charm. Its flowing curves and high-contrast stroke behavior evoke classic invitation lettering and editorial elegance, with a slightly nostalgic, old-world warmth.
The design intention appears to be a formal, calligraphy-inspired script that delivers elegance and flourish without becoming overly ornate. It prioritizes expressive rhythm and stroke contrast for impactful display typography while maintaining a recognizable, classic script structure.
Spacing appears tuned for display sizes, where the internal hairlines and small counters stay clear and the stroke contrast reads crisply. The design’s distinctive loops and extended terminals add character but can increase visual complexity in dense settings or very small text.