Cursive Telab 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, greeting cards, friendly, casual, playful, approachable, handmade, handmade feel, friendly voice, casual display, expressive headers, brushy, rounded, loopy, bouncy, monoline-ish.
A lively handwritten script with a forward slant, rounded bowls, and smooth, brush-like stroke endings. Letterforms are compact and narrow with a bouncy baseline rhythm and occasional tall ascenders and deep descenders that add vertical energy. Strokes feel mostly uniform with subtle pressure changes, and terminals tend to be tapered or softly flicked rather than sharply cut. Uppercase forms read as simplified, drawn capitals that harmonize with the lowercase’s flowing motion, while numerals keep the same informal, penned construction.
Works best for branding accents, packaging labels, posters, and social media graphics where a friendly handwritten voice is desired. It also suits invitations, greeting cards, and short headlines or pull quotes, especially when paired with a simpler sans for supporting text.
The overall tone is warm, personable, and upbeat—like quick marker lettering used for notes, menus, or packaging callouts. Its slightly whimsical loops and lively cadence make it feel human and spontaneous rather than polished or corporate.
Designed to capture the look of quick, confident pen or brush lettering with a consistent rhythm and clean outlines, balancing readability with an informal, expressive personality.
Counters stay open and rounded, helping the texture remain airy despite the narrow proportions. Spacing appears naturally uneven in a handwritten way, which reinforces authenticity and energy in display sizes and short lines of text.