Cursive Vabe 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, quotes, casual, energetic, friendly, expressive, modern, hand-lettered feel, fast motion, personal tone, brush texture, brushy, textured, slanted, looping, bouncy.
A lively brush-pen script with a consistent rightward slant and tapered stroke endings. Letterforms are narrow and tall, with a compact lowercase body and long ascenders/descenders that create a vertical, handwritten rhythm. Strokes show slight texture and pressure variation, with occasional rough edges that suggest a dry brush or marker on paper. The shapes lean toward simplified cursive construction—some joins appear implied rather than fully connected—keeping the flow while preserving clear word silhouettes.
This font suits short-to-medium display copy where a personal, hand-rendered voice is desired—brand marks, packaging labels, posters, social posts, and pull quotes. It works especially well at larger sizes where the brush texture and tapered terminals can be appreciated, and for headings where a fast, energetic cadence is beneficial.
The overall tone is informal and upbeat, like quick, confident hand lettering for everyday communication. Its brisk, slightly edgy texture and energetic slant give it a contemporary, personal feel rather than a formal calligraphic one.
The design appears intended to emulate quick brush lettering: narrow, slanted forms with visible stroke modulation and a slightly textured finish. It prioritizes personality and momentum over strict uniformity, aiming for a natural handwritten look that remains cohesive across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Uppercase forms are upright in structure but still slanted and brushy, functioning well as initials without becoming overly ornate. Rounded bowls and looped details (notably in letters like g, y, and z) add personality, while the narrow proportions and tight counters keep the line length efficient. Numerals match the handwritten style with simple, readable forms and similar tapering terminals.