Cursive Telaw 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: social media, packaging, posters, headlines, invitations, casual, energetic, friendly, expressive, contemporary, handwritten realism, friendly branding, casual emphasis, brush texture, brushy, looping, slanted, tapered, rounded.
A lively brush-pen script with a consistent rightward slant and tapered stroke endings that mimic pressure and lift. Letterforms are narrow and upright-leaning with quick, angular turns, tall ascenders, and compact bowls, giving lines a brisk rhythm. Strokes alternate between fuller downstrokes and slimmer connecting strokes, with softly rounded terminals and occasional sharp entry/exit flicks that reinforce a handwritten feel. Capitals are simplified and slightly bolder, designed to lead without overpowering the lowercase.
This font works best for short to medium text where personality matters: social posts, packaging callouts, posters, quotes, event invitations, and brand headlines. It’s particularly effective when paired with a clean sans for supporting copy, letting the script carry emphasis and voice.
The overall tone is casual and upbeat, like quick marker lettering for captions, notes, or lifestyle branding. Its confident slant and punchy strokes feel personable and modern rather than formal, conveying spontaneity and warmth.
The design appears intended to capture fast, natural brush handwriting in a polished, repeatable form—balancing expressive stroke modulation with enough regularity to stay legible in display settings.
Connections between letters are fluid but not overly ornate, keeping texture readable while still clearly handwritten. Numerals follow the same brush logic, with simple shapes and energetic diagonals that match the script’s pace.