Cursive Ihfy 8 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, quotes, invitations, social media, friendly, personal, casual, lively, romantic, handwritten feel, signature style, friendly tone, smooth flow, loopy, flowing, monoline, rounded, slanted.
A fluid, handwritten script with a consistent monoline stroke and a pronounced rightward slant. Letterforms are narrow and upright in rhythm, with long ascending strokes and compact lowercase bodies that keep counters tight. Curves are rounded and elastic, and many characters connect naturally with smooth entry/exit strokes, creating a continuous baseline flow. Capitals are taller and more gestural, using open loops and extended swashes without becoming overly ornate.
Well-suited to short to medium-length settings where a personal, handwritten voice is desired, such as branding accents, packaging labels, invitations, greeting cards, and quote graphics. It performs best at display sizes where the loops, joins, and narrow rhythm remain clear.
The overall tone is warm and personable, like quick, confident handwriting. Its looping joins and relaxed rhythm give it a friendly, conversational feel with a light touch of romance and spontaneity.
Designed to capture an authentic, hand-written signature style with smooth connections and a steady stroke, balancing legibility with an informal, expressive cadence.
Spacing appears naturally uneven in a handwritten way, and the script relies on connected movement and elongated stems for its character. Numerals follow the same pen-drawn logic with simple, rounded shapes that sit comfortably alongside the letters.