Script Eldus 7 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, branding, invitations, dramatic, elegant, whimsical, vintage, ornate, display impact, calligraphic flair, handmade feel, decorative tone, brushlike, calligraphic, swashy, angular, sharp terminals.
A stylized, calligraphic script with high-contrast strokes and a brushlike modulation that creates thick teardrop bowls and hairline flicks. Letterforms are narrow and vertically oriented, with pointed joins, tapered terminals, and occasional sharp, blade-like entry strokes. Uppercase characters read as more display-oriented with assertive diagonals and wedge serifs, while the lowercase shows a looser, more handwritten rhythm with semi-connected forms and looping ascenders/descenders. Numerals echo the same contrast and tapering, with decorative curves and angled cuts that keep the set cohesive.
Best suited for short to medium display settings where the distinctive contrast and swashes can be appreciated—headlines, posters, cover titling, packaging, and identity accents. It can also work for invitations or event materials when a dramatic, calligraphic voice is desired, but is less suited to long body text where the fine hairlines and variable rhythm may reduce readability at small sizes.
The font conveys a theatrical, slightly gothic elegance—decorative and expressive rather than purely formal. Its sharp hairlines and swelling strokes add a sense of motion and flourish, giving text a crafted, boutique feel with a touch of whimsy.
The design appears intended to mimic expressive brush-calligraphy with a decorative, display-first personality—pairing bold, inked strokes with sharp hairline cuts to create a striking, handcrafted silhouette.
Stroke contrast is pronounced, so thin details become a key part of the texture; the overall color on the page alternates between dense black shapes and fine cuts. Spacing and widths vary across glyphs, contributing to an organic, hand-drawn cadence that feels more like lettering than mechanical script.