Cursive Apdil 8 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, branding, greeting cards, quotes, social media, friendly, playful, casual, handmade, whimsical, handwritten warmth, casual display, personal voice, expressive titles, informal charm, monoline feel, loopy, bouncy, rounded, brushed.
A lively handwritten script with tall, narrow proportions and a bouncy baseline rhythm. Strokes show noticeable contrast between thicker downstrokes and thinner connecting lines, with rounded terminals and occasional tapered entries. Letterforms alternate between partially connected cursive shapes and simple print-like constructions, creating an informal, sketchbook consistency rather than strict calligraphic rigor. Ascenders are long and prominent, counters stay open, and numerals match the same loose, hand-drawn cadence.
Well-suited for short to medium-length display settings where a friendly, human voice is desired, such as packaging, boutique branding, invitations, greeting cards, posters, and quote graphics. It can also work for headings and pull quotes in editorial layouts when paired with a quieter text face.
The overall tone is approachable and upbeat, with a spontaneous, personal feel that reads like quick marker or brush-pen lettering. Its loops and soft curves add charm and a touch of whimsy without becoming overly decorative.
Designed to capture an easy, everyday cursive look with high energy and clear personality, balancing legibility with hand-drawn charm. The mix of loose connections, tall forms, and contrasty strokes suggests an intent to feel personal and expressive rather than formal or mechanical.
Capitals are expressive and varied in structure, often using simplified strokes and broad curves that stand out in titles. Spacing and connections appear intentionally irregular, reinforcing the natural handwritten character and giving words a lively texture in longer text samples.