Cursive Ehmih 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, quotes, posters, friendly, casual, expressive, handmade, airy, handwritten feel, friendly tone, signature style, quick script, brushy, looping, slanted, tapered, lively.
A lively, brush-pen script with a consistent rightward slant and gently tapered stroke endings. Letterforms are narrow and vertically oriented, with smooth curves, occasional looped joins, and a mix of connected and subtly separated strokes that keeps the rhythm flowing. Strokes show natural modulation—thicker on downstrokes and lighter on turns—with rounded terminals and soft, calligraphic entry/exit strokes. Overall spacing is compact, with tall ascenders/descenders and small interior counters that reinforce the quick, handwritten feel.
Best suited for short-to-medium display text where an informal, human voice is desired—logos, packaging callouts, social posts, invitations, headings, and pull quotes. It works particularly well when paired with a neutral sans or serif for body copy, using this face for emphasis and personality.
The tone is warm and conversational, like fast, confident handwriting on a note or label. Its energetic motion and slight irregularities read as personal and approachable rather than formal or engineered.
Designed to capture a natural brush-script signature look with quick, legible forms and a steady forward motion, prioritizing charm and spontaneity for display typography.
Uppercase forms are simplified and slightly swashy, creating clear word starts without becoming ornate. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with open curves and fluid diagonals, matching the script’s pace and texture.