Script Ekgir 8 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, branding, posters, signage, retro, friendly, confident, classic, lively, handcrafted feel, display emphasis, brand warmth, retro appeal, brushy, rounded, looped, calligraphic, swashy.
A slanted, brush-inspired script with rounded terminals, compact counters, and a steady flowing rhythm. Strokes show subtle modulation and occasional wedge-like endings that suggest a signpainter or marker-pen tool, with smooth joins and soft curves throughout. Capitals are prominent and slightly swashy, while the lowercase remains compact with a relatively low x-height and clear ascenders/descenders; overall spacing and letterforms create a cohesive, cursive texture in text settings. Numerals share the same forward-leaning, hand-drawn structure and weight, keeping the set visually unified.
Well-suited for short-to-medium display copy such as logos, product packaging, café or boutique branding, posters, and casual signage where a handcrafted voice is desired. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers when paired with a quieter text face for body copy.
The font reads as warm and personable, with a nostalgic, mid-century flair and an energetic handwritten tone. Its smooth curves and confident slant feel upbeat and approachable, lending a casual elegance without becoming overly formal.
The letterforms suggest an intention to capture a polished handwritten look with a brush-script sensibility—expressive and decorative, but controlled enough to remain readable in common headline and branding scenarios.
The design favors solid, simplified loops and sturdy forms over delicate hairlines, which helps maintain clarity at display sizes. Several capitals feature gentle entry/exit swashes that add motion and a decorative touch, especially in headlines.