Cursive Tuli 8 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, invitations, social media, quotes, casual, friendly, personal, lively, romantic, handwritten feel, expressive display, signature style, casual elegance, brushy, loopy, bouncy, slanted, flourished.
A slanted, brush-pen script with smooth, continuous strokes and lightly tapered terminals. Letterforms show a lively baseline bounce and variable joining behavior—some characters connect while others break for clarity—creating an informal handwritten rhythm. Capitals are larger and more gestural, with looped entry strokes and occasional swashes, while lowercase forms stay compact with tight counters and a small x-height feel relative to the ascenders. Numerals are cursive-leaning and rounded, matching the soft stroke endings and overall flowing texture.
This font suits short-to-medium display copy where a personal, handwritten voice is desired—logos, boutique branding, product packaging, invitations, greeting cards, and social graphics. It also works well for pull quotes and headings, especially when paired with a simple sans for supporting text.
The tone is warm and personable, like quick handwriting with a polished brush finish. Its looping capitals and energetic slant give it an expressive, slightly romantic character, while the moderate stroke modulation keeps it approachable rather than formal.
The design appears intended to emulate fast, confident brush handwriting with enough regularity for repeatable display setting. It prioritizes expressive capitals, fluid motion, and an easygoing rhythm over strict calligraphic formality.
Repeated shapes maintain consistent stroke behavior, but small variations in joins and curvature preserve an authentic hand-drawn feel. The narrow proportions and compact interior spaces create a dense, ink-forward color that reads best with a bit of breathing room in tracking and line spacing.