Cursive Apdeh 8 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, social graphics, packaging, quotes, invites, playful, casual, friendly, whimsical, crafty, handwritten charm, personal tone, display accent, quick lettering, informal branding, loopy, bouncy, airy, expressive, monoline-like.
A lively handwritten script with tall, slender letterforms and an energetic, right-leaning rhythm. Strokes move between hairline-thin entries and heavier downstrokes, with occasional roughened edges that preserve a drawn-by-hand feel. Capitals are simplified and upright-leaning with long verticals and open bowls, while lowercase forms are compact and loop-forward, with frequent cursive joins and tapered terminals. Spacing feels loose and breathable, and the overall texture is light on the page with a gently uneven baseline that adds personality.
Well-suited for short-to-medium display copy where a personal, handmade impression is desirable—greeting cards, invitations, gift tags, social media graphics, and light branding accents. It also works nicely for headings and pull quotes, especially when paired with a restrained sans or serif for supporting text.
The font reads as cheerful and approachable, with a breezy, spontaneous tone reminiscent of quick note-taking or hand-lettered packaging. Its looping forms and varied pressure give it a personable, slightly whimsical character that feels more conversational than formal.
Designed to capture the immediacy of a pen-script hand with a slim footprint, balancing legibility with expressive loops and pressure changes. The letterforms prioritize charm and momentum over strict uniformity, aiming for an authentic handwritten presence in display settings.
Ascenders are notably prominent, giving words a tall silhouette, while counters stay open and uncluttered for a clean handwritten texture. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic—simple, narrow, and slightly irregular—helping mixed text retain an informal, cohesive voice.