Cursive Atleh 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invites, greeting cards, packaging, social posts, quotes, friendly, casual, playful, handmade, approachable, human touch, casual voice, quick handwriting, friendly branding, everyday notes, monoline, looping, bouncy, open counters, tall ascenders.
A lively handwritten script with a smooth, pen-drawn feel and gently irregular rhythm. Strokes stay mostly even in thickness with subtle pressure shifts, and terminals are rounded or softly tapered, reinforcing the organic construction. Letterforms are compact and tall, with prominent ascenders/descenders and a notably small lowercase body, while spacing and widths vary to preserve a natural handwritten cadence. The overall texture is clean and legible, with occasional loops and simple joins that keep words flowing without becoming overly ornate.
Well suited to short to medium text where an informal, personal voice is desired—such as invitations, greeting cards, product labels, social media graphics, and pull quotes. It can also work for headings and brand accents when paired with a quiet sans or serif to balance its handwritten energy.
The tone is warm and personable, suggesting quick note-taking, journaling, and informal correspondence. Its bouncy movement and slightly quirky proportions add a light, cheerful character that feels human and unpretentious.
Designed to capture the immediacy of natural handwriting while staying tidy enough for display use. The emphasis appears to be on friendly readability, a consistent pen-like stroke, and a lively baseline rhythm that makes digital text feel hand-made.
Capitals are simplified and slightly calligraphic in gesture, providing clear word starts without heavy flourishes. Numerals follow the same hand-drawn logic, matching the script’s rounded terminals and casual pacing in mixed text.