Script Esdus 8 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, quotes, friendly, casual, lively, retro, approachable, hand-lettered feel, casual clarity, expressive flow, friendly branding, brushy, rounded, looping, monoline-leaning, playful.
A right-leaning, brush-pen script with smooth, rounded terminals and lightly tapered strokes that suggest quick, confident hand movement. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with a low x-height and prominent ascenders/descenders that add rhythm. Curves are generous and open, counters stay readable, and many joins are implied rather than tightly connected, giving the text a flowing but not overly formal texture. Uppercase forms are simplified and sturdy, while lowercase features frequent loops (notably in g, y, and z) and soft entry/exit strokes.
Well-suited for friendly brand marks, café and boutique packaging, invitations with a relaxed tone, and headline treatments on posters or social graphics. It also works nicely for short quotations, labels, and pull-captions where a handwritten voice is desired.
The overall tone is warm and personable, with a breezy handwritten energy that feels informal and conversational. Its brushy bounce and gentle slant lend a light retro craft feel without becoming ornate or ceremonial.
Designed to capture the look of quick brush lettering in a clean, repeatable form, balancing expressive loops with consistent proportions for legibility. The intent reads as approachable and energetic rather than highly formal, prioritizing a natural handwritten flow over strict calligraphic construction.
Spacing appears relatively tight with an even, steady cadence across words, making it most comfortable at display sizes where the looped descenders and angled strokes have room to breathe. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with rounded shapes and a consistent forward motion.