Cursive Itbuh 8 is a very light, very narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, quotes, packaging, social media, airy, personal, elegant, relaxed, delicate, handwritten feel, soft elegance, friendly tone, pen-like flow, monoline, looping, linear, upright slant, open counters.
A thin, monoline cursive with a gentle rightward slant and tall, loop-driven ascenders and descenders. Letterforms are built from smooth, continuous strokes with rounded joins, open bowls, and a lightly bouncing baseline rhythm. Capitals are simplified and linear rather than highly flourished, while lowercase forms lean on long entry/exit strokes that encourage connection in text. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with narrow forms and soft curves that keep the overall texture light and unobtrusive.
Works well for short-to-medium phrases where a handwritten voice is desired—such as invitations, greeting cards, quote graphics, boutique packaging, and social posts. It’s best used at comfortable sizes where the fine stroke and tall loops remain clear.
The overall tone is intimate and informal, like neat everyday handwriting dressed up with a touch of elegance. Its light stroke and looping structures give it a calm, graceful feel suited to friendly messaging rather than assertive display.
Designed to mimic clean cursive penmanship with an emphasis on smooth connections, light texture, and a refined, modern handwritten rhythm. The restrained capitals and consistent monoline stroke suggest an intent to stay versatile and legible while still feeling personal.
In running text the long connectors and extended ascenders/descenders create a spacious vertical cadence; allowing a bit of line spacing helps preserve clarity. Several shapes prioritize handwritten flow over strict modular consistency, reinforcing an authentic, personal look.