Script Elkar 8 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: logos, packaging, headlines, posters, quotes, retro, friendly, confident, lively, casual, handcrafted feel, display impact, retro lettering, friendly branding, expressive script, brushy, rounded, calligraphic, connected, bouncy.
A slanted, brush-driven script with thick main strokes and crisp, tapered terminals that create a pronounced calligraphic contrast. Letterforms are compact and rounded, with a steady rightward rhythm and frequent joining between characters in text. Capitals are bold and simplified with occasional swashy entry/exit strokes, while lowercase forms show looped and hooked details (notably in letters like g, j, y) that add texture without becoming overly ornate. Numerals follow the same brush logic, mixing open curves and teardrop-like ends for a cohesive set.
Well-suited to branding moments that benefit from a handcrafted voice—logos, product packaging, café/restaurant marks, posters, and short quote graphics. It performs best in display settings where its bold brush texture and connected rhythm can be appreciated without crowding.
The overall tone feels upbeat and nostalgic, like mid-century sign lettering rendered with a loaded brush. It reads as personable and energetic rather than formal, projecting warmth and confidence with a slightly playful bounce in the strokes.
The design appears intended to emulate confident brush pen lettering in a polished, repeatable style—balancing legibility with expressive stroke contrast and a retro-leaning script flavor for attention-grabbing display use.
Spacing in the sample text appears fairly tight, with connections and heavy strokes creating strong word shapes. The compact x-height and prominent capitals make the face feel headline-oriented, with best clarity when given enough size or contrast against the background.