Script Osto 8 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, invitations, headlines, social media, friendly, playful, casual, retro, inviting, handwritten polish, warmth, expressiveness, informality, rounded, looping, bouncy, monoline, swashy.
A smooth, right-leaning handwritten script with rounded terminals and gently swelling curves that mimic pen movement. Strokes stay relatively even while showing subtle contrast through turns and joins, with frequent looped entries and exits that create a lively rhythm. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with a modest x-height and tall, soft ascenders/descenders; connections are common but not mandatory, giving words an easy, natural flow. Capitals include simple swashes and open counters, and numerals follow the same informal, hand-drawn logic.
Well-suited to friendly branding, packaging accents, quotes, and short headlines where a personable handwritten voice is desired. It also works nicely on invitations, greeting cards, and social media graphics, especially when set with generous spacing and paired with a simple sans for supporting text.
The overall tone feels warm and personable, balancing neatness with an approachable, everyday charm. Its buoyant curves and soft loops give it a light, cheerful character that reads as conversational rather than formal.
Designed to capture a polished but casual handwriting look: smooth, connected scripting with modest flourishes for emphasis while maintaining an even, readable texture in words and short phrases.
Distinctive looped forms (notably in letters like g, y, and several capitals) add visual personality, while rounded joins keep texture consistent across longer lines. The slant and compact proportions produce a quick, handwritten cadence that stays legible at display sizes.