Cursive Eskup 8 is a very light, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, wedding stationery, branding, headlines, quotes, elegant, airy, romantic, refined, whimsical, handwritten elegance, signature feel, formal romance, delicate display, calligraphic, monoline-like, looping, slender, swashy.
A slender cursive script with a pronounced rightward slant and an airy, high-contrast stroke pattern that mimics a pointed-pen feel. Letterforms are tall and lightly built, with narrow oval counters and long, tapering ascenders/descenders that create a vertical, delicate rhythm. The stroke logic alternates between hairline connections and slightly firmer downstrokes, producing a lively shimmer across words. Capitals lean toward simple, elongated constructions with occasional swash-like entrances and exits, while lowercase forms favor clean, looped joins and compact bowls.
Best suited to short, display-oriented settings where its delicate contrast and narrow, flowing forms can be appreciated—such as invitations, wedding materials, boutique branding, packaging accents, and editorial pull quotes. It works well as a refined headline or signature-style mark, and is most comfortable when given generous size and breathing room.
The overall tone is graceful and romantic, reading like neat, stylish handwriting used for formal notes. Its lightness and looping motion give it a gentle, intimate personality, while the crisp contrast keeps it feeling polished rather than casual. The font conveys a sense of ceremony and quiet sophistication.
The design appears intended to capture a poised, handwritten cursive look with pointed-pen elegance—prioritizing graceful movement, tall proportions, and fine hairline connections. Its structure aims for a polished personal tone that feels formal enough for occasions while still maintaining the warmth of handwriting.
In the samples, the script maintains a consistent forward flow, with connections that stay light and unobtrusive so the word shapes remain open. Numerals follow the same slender, handwritten logic, appearing simple and slightly calligraphic rather than geometric. The spacing feels intentionally tight and linear, emphasizing a continuous baseline movement.