Script Ekkuh 8 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, social media, retro, casual, lively, friendly, handmade, handmade feel, display impact, signage style, quick emphasis, brushy, rounded, compact, slanted, energetic.
A slanted, brush-pen script with compact proportions and a steady, rhythmic stroke. The letterforms show tapered terminals, rounded joins, and slightly irregular width that reads as naturally drawn rather than mechanically uniform. Uppercase shapes are simplified and upright in structure but keep the same angled, marker-like finish, while lowercase forms emphasize quick curves and looped transitions. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with soft corners and occasional entry/exit flicks, maintaining consistent texture in text.
Works best in short to medium display settings such as headlines, posters, packaging callouts, and brand marks that want a handwritten, energetic voice. It can also suit social graphics and merchandise where bold, brushy letterforms need to read quickly at a distance.
The overall tone feels upbeat and personable, with a mid-century sign-painting and handwritten note energy. Its strong, dark presence and lively slant make it feel confident and informal, leaning toward friendly display rather than delicate elegance.
Designed to simulate confident brush lettering with a compact, sign-like rhythm—prioritizing punchy readability and expressive motion over formal calligraphic refinement.
Counters are relatively tight and strokes often thicken through curves, creating a dense, inked-in color at smaller sizes. Spacing appears compact, and the script remains mostly unconnected, relying on gesture and slant for cohesion across words.