Cursive Sumiv 8 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, social media, children’s, playful, casual, friendly, handmade, bubbly, handmade feel, bold impact, cheerful tone, informal voice, rounded, brushy, chunky, soft terminals, bouncy baseline.
A very heavy, brush-like cursive with rounded forms and softly tapered stroke endings. Letters are slightly slanted with a bouncy rhythm, showing noticeable variation in character widths and spacing that reinforces a hand-drawn feel. Strokes are thick and smooth with occasional swelling at curves, giving counters a plump, organic shape; joins are generally fluid, while some capitals read as bold, standalone gestures. Ascenders and descenders are expressive and rounded, and numerals match the same chunky, handwritten construction.
Best suited to short, prominent text such as headlines, posters, social graphics, packaging accents, and playful branding. It can also work for greeting-card style messages and informal signage, especially where a bold, friendly handwritten voice is desired.
The overall tone is upbeat and informal, like bold marker lettering in a notebook. Its thick, soft shapes feel approachable and energetic, lending a cheerful personality that leans more fun than formal.
Designed to emulate confident, fast brush handwriting with a deliberately chunky weight and lively slant. The intent appears to prioritize personality and impact over strict regularity, creating an expressive script that reads as handmade and approachable.
The heaviest strokes and compact interior spaces make the font most comfortable at display sizes, where the rounded counters and lively italic motion remain clear. Capital letters are especially attention-grabbing and slightly more decorative, helping create a strong headline presence.