Cursive Bymay 8 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, posters, greetings, casual, friendly, playful, handmade, lively, handwritten feel, casual tone, personal warmth, expressive display, brushy, loopy, bouncy, fluid, expressive.
A fluid, handwritten script with a brush-pen feel and lively, tapering strokes. Letterforms lean forward with a quick, gestural rhythm, mixing smooth curves with occasional sharp hooks and flicked terminals. Strokes show noticeable modulation, and spacing is airy with a slightly bouncy baseline that keeps words feeling animated. Uppercase forms are tall and open, while lowercase letters stay compact with long ascenders/descenders and simple, readable counters.
Works well for short headlines, logos, product labels, quotes, invitations, and other display contexts where a personal, handwritten impression is desired. It’s especially effective in larger sizes where the tapered strokes and looping details can be appreciated.
The overall tone is relaxed and personable, like quick hand lettering for notes, packaging, or social posts. Its loops and flicks add a cheerful energy, giving text a warm, approachable voice rather than a formal calligraphic one.
Designed to emulate quick, confident brush handwriting with an emphasis on natural variation and upbeat movement. The goal appears to be an approachable, modern script that adds personality and warmth to display text.
Connections between letters are suggested more than strictly enforced, so it can read as semi-joined handwriting depending on letter pairs. Numerals follow the same informal, drawn rhythm and remain clear at display sizes.