Cursive Uhlof 8 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, headlines, quotes, social media, friendly, casual, lively, crafty, playful, handwritten feel, expressive display, friendly tone, modern casual, brushy, looping, bouncy, organic, rounded.
A slanted, brush-pen style script with pronounced thick–thin modulation and tapered stroke endings. Letterforms are compact with a tight overall set and a bouncy baseline rhythm, mixing smooth curves with occasional sharp turn-ins where strokes change direction. Connections are common in lowercase, but not rigidly continuous, giving words a natural handwritten flow. Uppercase characters are simplified and open, with soft, rounded terminals and a slightly irregular, human cadence rather than geometric consistency.
Well-suited to short display settings where personality is the priority, such as logos, product labels, invitations, pull quotes, and social posts. It can work for subheads and short phrases in print or digital layouts, especially when paired with a neutral sans or serif for body text.
The font reads as upbeat and personable, with an informal handwritten charm. Its energetic curves and contrasty strokes suggest a confident, expressive voice that feels approachable and contemporary rather than formal or traditional.
Designed to evoke quick, confident brush lettering in a tidy, compact footprint, balancing legibility with expressive stroke contrast. The aim appears to be a versatile casual script that brings warmth and motion to display typography without becoming overly ornate.
Distinctive looped descenders and entry strokes add movement, while counters remain fairly open for a script. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with simple forms and lively curves, matching the overall rhythm in mixed text.