Cursive Olgov 8 is a very light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: social posts, invitations, greeting cards, packaging, headlines, airy, casual, youthful, playful, personal, handwritten charm, note taking, signature feel, casual elegance, monoline, loopy, tall, spidery, bouncy.
A delicate, pen-like script with tall, slender proportions and a consistent rightward slant. Strokes are mostly monoline with subtly tapered terminals, giving a light, quick handwritten feel. Letterforms are narrow and upright in construction, with generous ascenders and descenders and small lowercase bodies that sit lightly on the baseline. Connections appear in running text, but the joining is informal—some letters link smoothly while others break naturally, preserving a drawn-by-hand rhythm.
Best suited to short to medium-length settings where a personal, handwritten impression is desirable—social graphics, invitations, greeting cards, packaging accents, and expressive headlines. It can also work for signatures or name marks, especially at larger sizes where the fine strokes and tight lowercase details remain clear.
The overall tone is friendly and spontaneous, like quick notes or casual signatures. Its thin strokes and looping forms add a breezy, slightly whimsical character that feels modern and informal rather than formal or ceremonial.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of quick cursive writing: tall, slim letterforms, light pressure, and informal connections that prioritize personality over strict calligraphic structure. It aims to feel human and contemporary, with enough consistency to read smoothly while retaining natural variation.
Capitals are simplified and linear, often built from single continuous gestures, while the lowercase relies on narrow loops and compact counters. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with tall, lightly drawn shapes that keep the set cohesive. Spacing and widths vary in a natural way, reinforcing the personal, unpolished authenticity of the script.