Script Opdov 8 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: wedding, invitations, branding, packaging, headlines, elegant, romantic, vintage, refined, expressive, formal script, calligraphic charm, display elegance, signature style, calligraphic, swashy, looped, slanted, smooth.
A slanted calligraphic script with strong thick–thin modulation and smooth, brushlike curves. Capitals are prominent and decorative, featuring generous entry/exit strokes and occasional flourished terminals that create a lively silhouette. Lowercase forms are compact with a notably small x-height, narrow counters, and tapered joins that keep the rhythm quick and flowing. Numerals follow the same angled, handwritten logic with soft curves and tapered ends, matching the script’s stroke contrast and momentum.
Well suited to wedding and event materials, greeting cards, boutique branding, and premium packaging where an elegant handwritten voice is desired. It works best for short phrases, logos, and headlines rather than dense body text due to its compact lowercase and pronounced contrast.
The overall tone is polished and romantic, with a classic, old-world feel that reads as formal but personable. Its expressive swashes and high-contrast strokes suggest ceremony and celebration more than everyday neutrality.
Designed to emulate formal pen or brush lettering with a graceful forward slant, balancing readability with decorative flair. The intent appears to be a refined display script that adds sophistication and warmth through swashes, looping capitals, and calligraphic stroke modulation.
Spacing appears relatively open for a script, helping letters remain distinct in mixed-case settings, while the long ascenders, descenders, and capital flourishes create an active texture. The italic slant and contrast make it most visually convincing at display sizes where stroke transitions and terminals can be appreciated.