Script Diley 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, headlines, packaging, invitations, branding, elegant, whimsical, vintage, friendly, refined, hand-lettered feel, decorative capitals, compact elegance, signature style, looping, swashy, calligraphic, monoline accents, bouncy baseline.
A stylized script with pronounced thick–thin modulation and a narrow overall footprint. Strokes taper to fine hairlines at entry and exit points, with rounded terminals and frequent looped forms that give many letters a calligraphic, pen-drawn feel. The rhythm is lively and slightly bouncy, with alternating compact joins and occasional open counters; capitals are notably decorative with curled swashes and tall, slender proportions. Numerals follow the same flowing logic, mixing sturdy verticals with delicate hooks and loops.
Best suited to short to medium-length display text where its contrast and swashed capitals can be appreciated—such as logos, product names, boutique branding, invitations, and packaging callouts. It can work for subheadings or pull quotes when set with ample size and spacing to preserve the delicate hairlines and interior loops.
The font reads as polished and personable at once—ornamental without becoming overly formal. Its looping capitals and crisp contrast evoke a boutique, handcrafted sensibility, while the compact width and tidy structure keep it feeling controlled and legible in display settings.
Designed to emulate a refined hand-lettered script with decorative capitals and a fashion-forward, compact silhouette. The letterforms aim to balance ornamental flair and readability by keeping lowercase structures relatively disciplined while letting capitals provide expressive, signature-like character.
Capitals carry much of the personality through extended curls and flourished strokes, whereas lowercase forms are simpler but still show consistent pen pressure changes. Curves are smooth and continuous, and the overall texture on a line alternates between bold strokes and fine connecting hairlines, creating a sparkly, calligraphic color.