Cursive Telik 8 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, headlines, posters, casual, friendly, lively, approachable, handmade, handwritten warmth, casual voice, display script, crafted feel, rounded, brushy, looping, smooth, playful.
A lively, handwritten script with a right-leaning slant and smooth, brush-like strokes. Letterforms are rounded and slightly condensed, with moderate stroke modulation that mimics pressure from a marker or brush pen. Curves are prominent and terminals tend to taper softly, while ascenders and descenders are long and expressive, giving the text a flowing rhythm. Spacing feels naturally irregular in a controlled way, reinforcing the hand-drawn character while keeping words readable in short lines.
Works well for branding accents, packaging callouts, social media graphics, and headline-style typography where a casual handwritten feel is desired. It’s especially effective for short phrases, names, and punchy titles; for longer passages, generous size and spacing will help maintain clarity.
The font reads as personable and upbeat, with an informal tone that feels conversational and welcoming. Its looping strokes and energetic slant add motion and warmth, making it suitable for designs that want a human, crafted touch rather than a polished corporate voice.
Designed to capture the look of quick, confident handwriting with a brush-pen texture—balancing expressive loops and slanted motion with enough consistency to function in display typography. The overall intention appears to be an easygoing script that feels handmade while remaining clean and legible for modern promotional use.
Capital letters have a simple, gestural construction that helps them blend into word shapes without becoming overly ornamental. Numerals are consistent with the script style, using rounded forms and the same brush-like contrast, which helps mixed text settings feel cohesive.