Cursive Lonaf 8 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: wedding, invitations, branding, packaging, quotes, romantic, elegant, personal, lively, vintage, signature look, handwritten warmth, decorative caps, elegant display, expressive flow, calligraphic, flourished, looping, slanted, fluid.
A slanted, calligraphic script with a smooth, continuous rhythm and moderately tapered strokes that suggest a pen-like tool. Letterforms are narrow and compact, with tall ascenders/descenders and a notably small lowercase body, giving the face a high, airy vertical emphasis. Terminals often finish in pointed, flicked ends, and many capitals feature generous entry/exit strokes and looped constructions. Spacing is relatively tight, and the overall texture is dynamic, with subtle variation in stroke thickness and width across different letters.
Well-suited for wedding suites, invitations, greeting cards, and other occasions where a warm, handwritten feel is desired. It can also work for boutique branding, beauty or lifestyle packaging, and short quote treatments where expressive capitals and a lively script texture are an asset. For best results, use at display sizes or in short lines where the tight rhythm and tall proportions remain clear.
The font conveys a personal, romantic tone with a touch of vintage elegance. Its flowing connections and expressive capitals feel intimate and handcrafted, while the brisk slant and sharp terminals add energy and a sense of motion.
The design appears intended to emulate fast, confident cursive writing with calligraphic polish—prioritizing expressive movement, elegant flourishes, and a distinctive, signature-like silhouette over plain, utilitarian text setting.
Capital letters are especially decorative and can dominate a line, creating a strong initial-letter presence. The numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with cursive-like curves and angled stress, helping maintain stylistic consistency in mixed text.