Script Hylas 7 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, headlines, signage, retro, friendly, playful, sweet, casual, hand-lettered look, display impact, approachable tone, retro flavor, rounded, looped, connected, bouncy, smooth.
A connected, right-leaning script with thick, rounded strokes and soft terminals. Letterforms show a steady handwritten rhythm with broad curves, compact counters, and frequent entry/exit strokes that keep words flowing. Capitals are more decorative than the lowercase, featuring prominent loops and occasional swash-like turns, while the lowercase maintains a consistent cursive structure with simplified joins and a slightly bouncy baseline feel. Numerals are similarly rounded and weighty, matching the script’s smooth, brush-like texture.
Best suited for logos, product packaging, menus, social graphics, and poster headlines where a friendly handwritten feel is desired. It can also work for short phrases in invitations or labels, especially when set with ample breathing room.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a nostalgic, sign-painter charm. Its looping capitals and plush stroke shapes give it a cheerful, personable voice that reads as informal and inviting rather than ceremonial.
The design intent appears to be a polished, legible cursive that mimics confident hand-lettering while staying bold enough to hold up in print and on screens. Emphasis is placed on smooth connectivity, decorative caps, and an upbeat rhythm for eye-catching display typography.
Spacing appears generous enough to preserve counters and joins at display sizes, and the heavier stroke mass makes the texture dense in longer lines. The most distinctive personality comes from the looped capitals and the soft, bulb-like endings that recur across letters and figures.