Script Eskan 8 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, branding, social media, energetic, friendly, confident, retro, informal, hand-lettered look, display impact, approachability, signage flavor, brushy, slanted, rounded, compact, high-ink.
A compact, right-slanted script with a bold brush-pen feel and softly rounded terminals. Strokes show moderate contrast with subtle thick–thin modulation and a slightly textured, hand-drawn edge, giving letters an inky, painted rhythm. Forms are tightly proportioned with short lowercase bodies, generous curves, and occasional looped counters, while capitals lean toward simplified, sign-like shapes rather than ornate flourishes. Spacing is naturally irregular in a handwritten way, with a lively baseline and consistent forward momentum across words.
Best suited for short, prominent text such as headlines, posters, packaging callouts, brand marks, and social graphics where its bold brush rhythm can shine. It can also work for pull quotes and subheads when given adequate size and breathing room to preserve letter clarity.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, combining casual handwriting with a confident, display-forward presence. It reads as sporty and friendly, with a hint of vintage marker/brush signage that feels personable rather than formal.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident brush lettering for display use—delivering a handcrafted look with strong presence and immediate warmth. Its compact proportions and steady slant prioritize momentum and visual impact over delicate detailing.
Uppercase characters are sturdy and legible at larger sizes, while the lowercase relies on brisk, brushy joins and rounded bowls that can merge in dense settings. Numerals match the same slanted, painted construction, keeping the texture and movement consistent across alphanumerics.