Cursive Ebgat 8 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, social posts, packaging, quotes, casual, friendly, lively, personal, playful, handwritten realism, casual warmth, easy readability, display emphasis, monoline, slanted, looping, bouncy, airy.
A smooth, monoline handwritten script with a consistent rightward slant and lightly rounded terminals. Strokes keep an even thickness with gentle curves and occasional looped entries, giving the letterforms a quick, fluid rhythm. Capitals are tall and open with simplified swashes, while the lowercase shows compact bodies with long ascenders/descenders and a slightly bouncy baseline. Spacing is moderately open for a script, and connections appear intermittent—many letters read as written in a continuous motion without being tightly joined throughout.
Works best for short-to-medium display text such as invitations, greeting cards, quotes, social graphics, and product packaging where a friendly handwritten voice is desired. It can also suit logos or wordmarks that benefit from a personal, casual signature feel, especially at larger sizes where the loops and slant read clearly.
The overall tone feels informal and personable, like neat marker or pen handwriting. Its relaxed slant and looping gestures add warmth and approachability, while the tidy shapes keep it readable and upbeat. The style suggests quick notes, friendly signage, and casual branding rather than formal calligraphy.
Designed to capture the immediacy of natural handwriting in a clean, consistent script that remains legible. The restrained stroke contrast and simplified swashes aim for everyday versatility—expressive enough to feel human, but controlled enough for repeated use across headings and small blocks of copy.
The numeral set follows the same handwritten logic, with simple, open shapes and a few distinctive curves (notably the 2, 3, and 9). Uppercase forms are expressive but not overly ornate, making them workable for short headings. The script’s narrow, elongated proportions emphasize motion and verticality, which helps it stand out in display sizes.