Cursive Tuji 8 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, branding, quotes, greeting cards, social graphics, friendly, casual, lively, approachable, romantic, handwritten feel, personal tone, quick script, friendly branding, looping, fluid, brushlike, rounded, slanted.
A fluid cursive script with a consistent rightward slant and a brush-pen feel. Strokes show gently tapered terminals and modest contrast, with rounded joins and frequent loops that keep the rhythm moving. Letterforms are compact and slightly bouncy, with long, smooth ascenders and descenders that add motion while maintaining an even baseline flow. Capitals are simple and legible, leaning on sweeping entry strokes rather than elaborate flourishes.
This font suits short to medium lines where a personal, handwritten voice is desired—such as packaging callouts, boutique branding, invitations, greeting cards, and social media graphics. It also works well for pull quotes, headers, and signature-style accents paired with a neutral text face for longer reading.
The overall tone is warm and personable, like quick, confident handwriting used for notes or signatures. Its smooth connectivity and buoyant shapes give it an energetic, upbeat character without feeling overly formal or ornamental.
The design appears intended to capture a natural, everyday cursive gesture with enough consistency for repeated setting, balancing legibility with an expressive, handwritten flow. It prioritizes smooth connectivity and a brisk pen rhythm to convey informality and warmth.
In text, the connected structure creates strong word shapes and a continuous cadence, while occasional open counters and clear stroke endings help prevent it from becoming overly dense. The numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with soft curves and slightly varied widths that preserve an informal, human pace.