Script Hidus 8 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, greeting cards, headlines, quotes, friendly, retro, whimsical, polished, inviting, hand-lettered charm, decorative capitals, casual elegance, readable script, looping, rounded, smooth, bouncy, calligraphic.
A lively cursive script with smooth, rounded strokes and gentle entry/exit terminals. Letterforms lean consistently forward and show a rhythmic, slightly bouncy baseline with compact proportions and modest ascenders/descenders. Strokes are mostly even in thickness with soft curve modulation, and many capitals feature decorative loops and curled terminals that read clearly at display sizes. Lowercase forms are simplified and semi-connecting in feel, keeping counters open and shapes legible while maintaining a handwritten flow.
Well-suited for short to medium-length display text where a friendly script voice is desired, such as branding, packaging, invitations, greeting cards, social media graphics, and quote-style headlines. The restrained stroke contrast and open shapes help it stay readable in larger blocks, though it shines most when given breathing room.
The overall tone is warm and personable, combining a neat hand-lettered polish with playful flourishes. It suggests a casual, upbeat voice—approachable rather than formal—while still feeling intentional and stylized.
The design appears intended to deliver an easygoing handwritten look with enough flourish in the capitals to create a memorable, decorative signature. It balances smooth calligraphic motion with simplified lowercase forms to remain practical for everyday display typography.
Capitals carry most of the ornamentation, using prominent swashes and rounded bowls that add personality without becoming overly intricate. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with smooth curves and a consistent slant, making them blend naturally with text settings.