Cursive Radit 8 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social posts, invitations, headlines, friendly, casual, playful, handmade, lively, handmade feel, personal warmth, expressive display, modern brush, brushy, looping, bouncy, airy, upright-leaning.
A lively brush-pen script with a forward slant, narrow proportions, and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Strokes taper into fine entry and exit flicks, while downstrokes carry rounded, ink-rich weight that gives the letterforms a soft, organic edge. The rhythm is bouncy and slightly irregular in a deliberate, handwritten way, with generous curves, occasional open counters, and variable joins that alternate between connected and lightly separated forms. Capitals are tall and expressive, often starting with a simple lead-in stroke and finishing with a tapered flourish, while numerals follow the same calligraphic contrast and rounded terminals.
Best suited to short-to-medium display text where its brush contrast and lively joins can be appreciated—logos, boutique branding, product packaging, greeting cards, invitations, and social media graphics. It also works well for quotes and headings when paired with a simple sans or serif for supporting text.
The font communicates an approachable, upbeat tone—like quick brush lettering on a card or café sign. Its looping forms and energetic stroke endings feel personable and warm, with a casual confidence rather than formal refinement.
The letterforms appear designed to mimic fast, confident brush handwriting with a balance of legibility and personality. The narrow stance and tall, expressive capitals suggest an intent to deliver a compact, energetic script for contemporary, friendly display typography.
The design emphasizes motion: many letters show long ascenders and descenders and smooth, continuous curves that keep words flowing. Contrast and tapering are strong enough to create sparkle at display sizes, while the tight, narrow footprint helps fit longer words without feeling heavy.