Script Poju 8 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, posters, social media, playful, friendly, handmade, retro, casual, handwritten feel, expressive display, retro warmth, casual emphasis, brushy, rounded, bouncy, looping, textured.
This script has a brush-drawn look with heavy, rounded strokes and gently tapered terminals. Letters lean forward with a lively, bouncy baseline rhythm and variable stroke width that suggests pressure changes from a marker or brush pen. Forms are compact and slightly condensed, with generous bowls and soft corners that keep counters open despite the dark color. Connections are mostly implied rather than strictly continuous, and many letters use simplified joins and occasional looped descenders for a quick, handwritten flow.
It works best for short to medium-length settings where personality matters: headlines, logos and wordmarks, product packaging, posters, and social media graphics. The weight and brushiness help it hold up at moderate sizes, while the lively rhythm makes it especially suited to emphasis lines rather than dense body copy.
The overall tone is warm and informal, combining a nostalgic sign-painting flavor with an approachable, everyday handwriting energy. Its thick strokes and animated shapes read as upbeat and personable, making text feel conversational and expressive rather than formal.
The design appears intended to mimic confident brush lettering with a casual script structure—prioritizing charm, movement, and a handmade feel over strict calligraphic precision. It aims to deliver a bold, friendly voice that stands out in display contexts.
Uppercase letters act like display initials with more pronounced swelling and occasional decorative bends, while lowercase maintains a consistent cursive rhythm. Numerals are rounded and hand-formed, matching the same brush texture and forward slant for cohesive mixed content.