Script Baril 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, very high contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, packaging, branding, social media, playful, handmade, whimsical, casual, romantic, handwritten feel, elegant casual, expressive caps, brush lettering, brushy, lively, bouncy, looping, organic.
A lively handwritten script with brush-like construction and pronounced contrast between thick downstrokes and hairline upstrokes. Letterforms are tall and slender with compact bowls and a generally upright stance, while stroke terminals taper to fine points or soft flicks. The rhythm is bouncy and slightly irregular in a natural, hand-drawn way, with generous ascenders/descenders and occasional entry/exit strokes that suggest connection even when letters appear loosely linked. Capitals are more expressive and varied, featuring sweeping curves and occasional flourish-like strokes that stand above the lowercase texture.
Works best for short display text such as invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, beauty/lifestyle packaging, and social posts where a personable, handwritten voice is desired. It can also serve as an accent face paired with a simple sans for headings, quotes, and product names.
The overall tone is friendly and personal, balancing a neat, feminine elegance with a casual, handmade spontaneity. It feels approachable and upbeat—suited to lighthearted messages—while the high-contrast brush feel adds a touch of romance and boutique charm.
Designed to emulate quick brush-pen lettering with a tall, refined silhouette and expressive capitals, aiming for an elegant-but-informal script that feels human and contemporary. The contrast and tapered terminals emphasize motion and give words a flowing, handcrafted finish.
At smaller sizes the hairline strokes and tight interior counters can become delicate, while at display sizes the contrast and looping details read clearly and add character. Numerals match the handwritten energy with slender forms and simple, flowing shapes.