Cursive Atrus 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, signatures, invitations, packaging, headlines, friendly, lively, casual, whimsical, romantic, personal tone, handmade feel, expressive display, signature style, decorative emphasis, brush-like, tapered, bouncy, calligraphic, tall ascenders.
A slanted, calligraphic handwritten script with pronounced thick–thin modulation and tapered terminals. Forms are narrow and tall, with compact lowercase counters and a relatively modest x-height that emphasizes ascenders and descenders. Strokes show a brush/pen-like pressure pattern, with smooth joins, occasional open connections between letters, and a lively baseline that adds momentum without becoming messy.
Well-suited for branding accents such as logos, signatures, product names, and boutique packaging where a handmade tone is desirable. It works nicely for invitations, greeting cards, social graphics, and headings on lifestyle or editorial layouts, especially when paired with a simple sans or serif for body copy.
This script feels lively and personable, with an easygoing, conversational tone. Its energetic slant and bouncy rhythm give it a friendly, slightly playful character that can read as both casual and lightly elegant depending on size and spacing.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident handwriting with a calligraphic tool, balancing expressiveness with enough structure to remain readable in short phrases. Its narrow, high-contrast rhythm suggests a focus on stylish, space-efficient headlines and name-like settings rather than extended text.
Uppercase letters are notably decorative and upright-tall, creating strong entry points for titles, while the lowercase maintains a consistent cursive flow with distinct ascenders/descenders. Numerals follow the same brushy contrast and slanted stance, making them appropriate for short callouts rather than data-heavy settings.