Cursive Tekaj 8 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, branding, social media, signage, energetic, casual, friendly, expressive, retro, handmade feel, attention-grabbing, casual branding, brush lettering, brushy, slanted, rounded, bouncy, high-ink.
A slanted, brush-pen style script with heavy, tapered strokes and rounded terminals. Letterforms show a lively, handwritten rhythm with slightly irregular widths, compact counters, and occasional swelling on curves that suggests pressure changes from a marker or brush. Uppercase characters are simplified and upright in structure but still lean forward, while lowercase forms are compact with short ascenders/descenders and soft joins that read as mostly connected in words. Numerals match the same painted, high-contrast stroke behavior and maintain a consistent, hand-drawn texture across the set.
Well-suited for short, high-impact text such as posters, product labels, café or shop signage, and brand marks that benefit from an approachable handwritten feel. It also works nicely for social media graphics, pull quotes, and event promotions where expressive word shapes matter more than dense readability.
The font conveys an upbeat, informal tone—like quick signage or a bold handwritten note. Its forward slant and brushy texture feel energetic and personable, with a slightly nostalgic, mid-century script flavor.
The design appears intended to mimic confident brush lettering—fast, bold, and legible—balancing casual authenticity with enough consistency for repeatable display use. It prioritizes expressive stroke texture and strong silhouettes for attention-grabbing titles and branding.
Spacing and joins appear optimized for word shapes rather than strict calligraphic consistency, giving text a bouncy baseline flow. The heavier downstrokes and tapered entries create strong word silhouettes, especially at headline sizes.