Cursive Pokel 8 is a light, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, invitations, social media, quotes, playful, romantic, friendly, casual, handcrafted, handwritten charm, signature look, friendly display, modern script, looping, bouncy, airy, fluid, whimsical.
A flowing cursive script with a light, brush-pen feel and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Strokes are smooth and slightly bouncy, with rounded terminals, generous loops, and occasional entry/exit swashes that keep words moving forward. Capitals are tall and expressive with simple, open forms rather than rigid calligraphic construction, while lowercase forms stay compact and rhythmic, creating an airy line with lively spacing and natural irregularity. Numerals echo the handwritten logic with open curves and consistent contrast.
Well suited to branding and packaging where a friendly handmade signature is desired, as well as invitations, greeting cards, and lifestyle stationery. It also works well for social media graphics, pull quotes, and short headlines that benefit from an expressive, personal tone.
The overall tone is warm and personable, reading like neat modern handwriting with a hint of flourish. It feels upbeat and informal rather than formal or ceremonial, making the voice approachable and lightly whimsical.
Designed to provide a contemporary handwritten cursive that feels natural and energetic, with enough contrast and looping detail to look crafted while remaining clean and readable. The emphasis appears to be on creating a charming, signature-like voice for display typography.
The connected script maintains a consistent forward motion, and the contrast is used to add sparkle at joins and curves without becoming ornate. Rounded counters and smooth curves support legibility at display sizes, while the taller capitals add emphasis and personality in titles and short phrases.