Cursive Vafa 8 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, social media, quotes, energetic, casual, brushy, playful, expressive, handmade feel, informal emphasis, brush lettering, strong personality, textured, gestural, rounded, bouncy, organic.
A lively brush-pen script with thick, pressure-shaped strokes and a slightly right-leaning rhythm. The letterforms show soft, rounded terminals, intermittent dry-brush texture, and subtle wobble that keeps the line feeling hand-made rather than geometric. Stroke contrast comes from simulated pressure and tapering rather than sharp serifs, with occasional ink pooling at curves and joins. Proportions are compact with quick ascenders/descenders and an overall compressed footprint, while spacing stays fairly tight to support a flowing, cursive read.
Best suited to display settings where the brush texture and bold strokes can read clearly—posters, cover lines, product packaging, and social graphics. It also works well for short quotes, labels, and emphasis text, especially when paired with a quieter sans or serif for body copy.
The font conveys an upbeat, informal voice—like quick marker lettering on a poster or handwritten notes with extra emphasis. Its bold, brushy presence feels friendly and confident, leaning more expressive than refined.
Designed to mimic fast, confident brush handwriting with a strong, inked presence and natural variation. The emphasis appears to be on immediacy, personality, and a handmade feel that stays legible in short, bold statements.
Capital forms are especially punchy and gestural, often simplified into broad strokes that prioritize momentum over calligraphic precision. Counters are somewhat tight in places, and the textured edges can add character at larger sizes while becoming busier when reduced.