Script Dokuv 8 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, packaging, headlines, quotes, elegant, whimsical, romantic, vintage, friendly, handwritten elegance, decorative display, signature feel, inviting tone, brushy, looping, swashy, rounded, bouncy.
A slanted script with brush-like modulation and crisp hairline-to-stroke transitions. Letterforms lean on rounded bowls and tall ascenders, with frequent entry/exit strokes that create a gentle sense of connection even when characters don’t fully join. Counters are open and teardrop terminals appear throughout, while capitals introduce modest swashes and looped structures. Spacing is compact and rhythmic, producing a lively, slightly bouncy texture across words and lines.
This font is well suited to invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, and packaging where a handwritten elegance is desirable. It performs best in headlines, short statements, name marks, and pull quotes, where its swashes and contrast can be appreciated. For extended copy, slightly larger sizes and a touch of extra tracking can help maintain readability.
The overall tone feels polished yet personable—like tidy handwriting dressed up for invitations. Its loops and soft terminals add a playful, romantic character, while the consistent slant and contrast keep it refined rather than casual. The result reads as charming and decorative without becoming overly ornate.
The design appears intended to mimic refined pen or brush lettering with a consistent rightward motion, offering a decorative script that remains orderly and repeatable. It balances legibility with flourish by keeping lowercase relatively simple while reserving more personality for capitals and select terminals.
Capitals are notably more expressive than lowercase, which helps create strong word shapes in short phrases. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic with curved stems and soft terminals, integrating smoothly with text. In longer lines the repeated rounded joins and narrow set can build a dark, flowing band, making size and tracking choices important for clarity.