Cursive Tibun 8 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, branding, packaging, social media, music promo, energetic, casual, edgy, youthful, expressive, impact, handmade, attitude, headline, signature, brushy, spiky, angular, condensed, high-energy.
A condensed, brush-pen script with a strong forward slant and quick, tapered stroke endings. Letterforms are built from assertive downstrokes and pointed terminals, with frequent sharp hooks and wedge-like joins that create a lively, slightly jagged rhythm. Spacing is tight and widths fluctuate noticeably from glyph to glyph, reinforcing the hand-drawn cadence. Uppercase forms are tall and gestural, while the lowercase has compact bodies with narrow counters and simplified, brisk shapes.
Well-suited for short, high-impact text where personality matters—posters, logotypes, product packaging accents, social media graphics, and music or event promotions. It works best at display sizes, where the brush texture, sharp terminals, and condensed rhythm remain clear.
The font feels fast, emphatic, and informal, like a bold marker signature or a handwritten headline made in one confident pass. Its sharp hooks and compressed stance give it an edgy, streetwise energy while still reading as personal and human.
Designed to deliver a punchy handwritten voice with the immediacy of a brush marker—prioritizing gesture, speed, and attitude over precision. The condensed proportions and slanted momentum suggest an intention to fit impactful phrases into tight spaces while keeping a bold, expressive presence.
The connectedness is selective: some letters link smoothly while others break into distinct strokes, which adds spontaneity and texture in longer lines. Numerals follow the same brush logic with compact, slightly irregular forms and pointed entry/exit strokes.