Script Makos 8 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: wedding, invitations, branding, packaging, headlines, elegant, romantic, classic, refined, ornate, formal script, calligraphic feel, decorative display, signature style, luxury tone, looping, flourished, calligraphic, swashy, slanted.
A formal, cursive script with a consistent rightward slant and smooth, continuous stroke flow. Letterforms are built from rounded, looping joins and tapered terminals, with gentle thick–thin modulation that keeps the texture airy. Uppercase characters feature generous entry and exit swashes and broad oval counters, while lowercase forms are compact with a notably low x-height and long, ascending/descending strokes. Spacing and rhythm feel fluid rather than rigid, with connecting shapes that suggest pen-drawn movement and soft, curved baselines.
Best suited for short, prominent text where its swashed capitals and connected rhythm can be appreciated—such as wedding stationery, invitations, boutique branding, packaging accents, and elegant headings or pull quotes. It is less ideal for dense body copy due to the compact x-height and the highly decorative uppercase forms.
The overall tone is graceful and ceremonial, leaning toward romantic and traditional handwriting. Its sweeping capitals and delicate, looping joins convey formality and charm, with a slightly theatrical flourish suited to expressive display settings.
Designed to evoke a polished, calligraphy-inspired signature style with pronounced flourishes and a light, flowing texture. The emphasis appears to be on expressive wordmarks and formal presentation rather than utilitarian readability at small sizes.
Capitals provide most of the visual emphasis through large swashes and extended curves, creating strong word-shape variation and a decorative silhouette. Numerals and punctuation follow the same cursive logic, maintaining continuity with the letterforms and reinforcing a cohesive, handwritten impression.