Cursive Bylab 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: social graphics, invitations, greeting cards, packaging, posters, casual, friendly, playful, expressive, chatty, handwritten charm, personal tone, casual display, expressive scripting, looping, bouncy, monoline, tall ascenders, open counters.
A lively handwritten script with narrow proportions, a steady monoline feel, and gently rounded stroke endings. Letterforms are mostly upright with a slight natural sway, showing quick pen-like joins and occasional lifted connections for a spontaneous rhythm. Ascenders and capitals run tall, while the lowercase sits compactly, creating a vertical, airy texture. Loops are prominent in letters like g, y, and j, and the numerals follow the same informal, hand-drawn construction for a cohesive set.
Works well for short-to-medium text where a personal, informal impression is desired—such as invitations, greeting cards, social media graphics, packaging callouts, and poster headlines. It can also suit branding accents or pull quotes when used with comfortable tracking and ample line spacing.
The tone is warm and personable, like quick notes, captions, or a handwritten header in a journal. Its looping gestures and uneven, human cadence add charm and immediacy without feeling messy, giving it a lighthearted, approachable voice.
Designed to capture the feel of quick, confident handwriting—looped, slightly bouncy, and consistently narrow—balancing legibility with a distinctive, personable signature-like character.
Capitals are simple and slightly decorative, with a few distinctive shapes (notably B, G, and Q) that add character in short bursts. Spacing appears naturally irregular in a handwritten way, and the narrow build helps longer words stay compact while still feeling energetic.