Cursive Poges 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, invitations, social media, packaging, craft labels, friendly, playful, casual, romantic, crafty, hand-lettered feel, friendly branding, compact headlines, casual warmth, monoline, looping, rounded, bouncy, brushy.
A lively handwritten script with a brush-pen feel and gently slanted, flowing forms. Strokes show subtle pressure changes, with rounded terminals and frequent looped entries/exits that create a smooth cursive rhythm. Letterforms are narrow and vertically oriented, with compact bowls and occasional tall ascenders/descenders that add bounce. Connections are common in lowercase, while capitals are simplified and slightly more open, keeping the overall texture clean and readable at display sizes.
This script works best for short-to-medium display text such as invitations, greeting cards, quotes, and social media graphics where an informal personal touch is desired. It also fits branding accents on packaging, tags, and craft labels, especially when paired with a straightforward sans for supporting copy.
The font conveys an approachable, upbeat tone—like neat marker lettering with a personal, conversational warmth. Its looping joins and soft curves feel inviting and lightly whimsical, making it well-suited to friendly messaging rather than formal or technical settings.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident hand-lettering with a brush pen—prioritizing fluidity, charm, and legibility over strict calligraphic structure. Its narrow, looping forms help it sit comfortably in tight spaces while still reading as expressive handwriting.
Counters stay relatively open despite the narrow proportions, and the consistent curvature helps maintain an even color in words and lines. Several uppercase shapes lean toward simplified handwritten capitals, which keeps headings energetic without becoming overly ornate.