Script Olde 8 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: logos, packaging, posters, headlines, social graphics, friendly, vintage, confident, playful, warm, hand-lettered look, display impact, retro charm, approachable tone, brushy, rounded, casual, swashy, lively.
This script has a brush-pen feel with rounded terminals, slightly tapered joins, and a consistent rightward slant. Letterforms are compact and upright in proportion but animated by looping entry and exit strokes, especially in capitals, giving the set a rhythmic, hand-drawn flow. Strokes appear smooth and filled, with subtle modulation that suggests pressure without sharp contrast, and counters stay fairly open for a script. Spacing and widths vary naturally from glyph to glyph, contributing to an organic texture in words and lines.
Well-suited to branding marks, product packaging, and promotional headlines where a hand-lettered voice is desired. It can also work for short quotes or social media graphics at medium to large sizes, where the flowing forms and compact rhythm remain clear.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, with a retro sign-painting flavor. Its soft curves and confident strokes read as welcoming rather than formal, giving headlines a lively, conversational energy.
The design appears intended to emulate confident brush lettering with a polished, repeatable consistency, delivering an expressive script look that stays bold and readable in display contexts.
Capitals show the most personality, using generous curves and occasional flourished forms that can create distinctive word shapes. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with rounded forms and a steady slant, making them feel cohesive in display settings.