Script Rikoh 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, very high contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: wedding, invitations, branding, headlines, packaging, elegant, whimsical, delicate, vintage, romantic, calligraphic display, signature style, romantic branding, decorative capitals, calligraphic, looped, swashy, monoline hairlines, contrasty strokes.
A refined handwritten script with tall, slender proportions and pronounced stroke contrast between razor-thin hairlines and fuller downstrokes. Letterforms lean mostly upright and show a pen-like rhythm, with frequent entry/exit strokes, looped ascenders/descenders, and occasional swash-like terminals. Capitals are decorative but readable, mixing narrow stems with airy counters and gentle curls; lowercase maintains a light, flowing cadence with modest connections and ample vertical movement. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, alternating sturdy strokes with fine, tapered finishes.
Well-suited for wedding stationery, invitations, greeting cards, and brand marks that benefit from a delicate signature-like voice. It also works effectively for short headlines on packaging, beauty, fashion, or artisanal products where elegance and personality are priorities over dense text readability.
The overall tone feels graceful and slightly playful, balancing formal calligraphy with an approachable, hand-drawn charm. Its thin hairlines and looping details give it a romantic, boutique sensibility, with a subtle vintage flavor.
Likely designed to provide a polished, calligraphy-inspired script for display typography, pairing decorative capitals and looping forms with a consistent handwritten flow. The narrow, vertical emphasis and high contrast appear intended to create a sophisticated, airy presence in titles and featured phrases.
Spacing appears intentionally tight and vertically oriented, emphasizing height and rhythm over uniform texture. The contrast and fine terminals suggest the design is best appreciated at display sizes where hairlines and loops can remain clear.