Cursive Bidan 8 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, invitations, social posts, headlines, friendly, playful, casual, personal, lively, handwritten charm, expressive display, personal tone, quick brush feel, brushy, looped, rounded, bouncy, informal.
A lively, brush-pen script with a rightward slant, rounded terminals, and smooth, continuous strokes that suggest quick handwritten motion. Letterforms show moderate stroke modulation with tapered entries and exits, frequent loops, and soft curves rather than sharp joins. Capitals are tall and expressive, while lowercase forms are compact and rhythmically uneven in width, creating a natural handwritten cadence. Numerals follow the same brushy construction, with open curves and simplified, flowing shapes that match the script texture.
Well-suited for branding accents, packaging callouts, invitations, greeting cards, and social media graphics where an informal handwritten voice is desired. It also works effectively for short headlines, quotes, and signature-style sign-offs, especially when paired with a simple sans for supporting text.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a breezy, conversational feel. Its looping forms and buoyant rhythm read as upbeat and personable, leaning more toward everyday charm than formality.
Designed to capture the look of fast, confident brush handwriting—expressive enough for display while remaining cohesive across uppercase, lowercase, and figures. The emphasis is on friendly personality and fluid motion rather than strict typographic regularity.
Legibility is strongest at display and short-text sizes, where the distinctive capitals and generous curves can breathe. Some letterforms rely on script-like joins and looped structures, giving the texture an energetic, slightly irregular handwritten character.