Cursive Uhlon 8 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, headlines, packaging, social media, romantic, personal, lively, elegant, casual, expressive script, brush lettering, display flair, handmade feel, brushy, swashy, looped, slanted, calligraphic.
A slanted, brush-like script with pronounced thick–thin modulation and tapered terminals that mimic fast pen or marker pressure. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with lively entry and exit strokes, frequent loops, and occasional swashes in capitals. The rhythm is fluid and cursive, but not rigidly connected; shapes maintain consistent stroke logic while retaining a hand-drawn spontaneity. Ascenders are relatively tall and expressive, while the lowercase bodies sit low, giving the text a distinctly top-heavy, energetic silhouette.
Well-suited to short, prominent text where its contrast and swashy movement can shine—such as invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, product packaging, and social graphics. It also works for punchy headlines or pull quotes when generous size and spacing are available.
The font reads as personable and expressive, balancing informal handwriting charm with a touch of classic script elegance. Its brisk slant and contrast create a dynamic, upbeat tone that can feel romantic or celebratory without becoming overly formal.
Designed to capture the look of quick, confident brush lettering with a polished script cadence—expressive enough to feel handmade, yet consistent enough to set readable words and phrases. The narrow, energetic forms and decorative capitals suggest a focus on stylish display typography over extended body text.
Capitals show the most flourish, with decorative curves and occasional internal loops that add character at display sizes. In longer lines, the high contrast and tight proportions create strong texture and momentum, while smaller counters and compact joins can make dense settings feel busier.