Script Oplon 8 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, invitations, branding, packaging, quotes, elegant, vintage, romantic, refined, lively, signature feel, formal elegance, decorative display, handwritten polish, swashy, calligraphic, slanted, connected, looping.
A formal script with a pronounced rightward slant and a calligraphic, high-contrast stroke model. Letterforms are narrow and rhythmically compact, with tapered entry and exit strokes that often connect, giving words a continuous, flowing texture. Capitals feature restrained swashes and looped structures, while lowercase shows a short x-height with tall ascenders and deep, gestural descenders that add vertical sparkle. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with angled stress and smooth, brush-like terminals.
Well suited to short-to-medium display settings such as invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, product packaging, and quote treatments. It can also work for subheads or short phrases where a refined, handwritten script tone is needed and the letterforms can be set large enough to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is polished and decorative, balancing classic charm with an energetic handwritten flourish. It reads as expressive and slightly theatrical, suited to moments where a personal, celebratory voice is desired without becoming overly ornate.
Designed to evoke a traditional calligraphic signature feel with smooth connectivity and selective swash detailing. The compact, slanted forms and pronounced thick–thin transitions aim to deliver an elegant, formal script voice for display-focused typography.
In text, the strong contrast and frequent joins create a dark, confident line, while the compact proportions keep word shapes tight and stylish. The capital set is especially prominent and can dominate at smaller sizes, making the font feel best when given room to show its curves and terminals.