Cursive Wafe 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, branding, social posts, posters, quotes, casual, expressive, friendly, energetic, romantic, handwritten feel, brush script, casual branding, expressive display, brushy, slanted, fluid, looped, lively.
A slanted, brush-pen script with quick, tapered strokes and a slightly dry, textured edge in heavier turns. Letterforms are compact and tall with tight sidebearings, creating a fast, rhythmic line of text. Strokes show natural pressure changes, with rounded entrances, pointed terminals, and occasional thickened downstrokes; joins and connections appear frequently, though not every character links consistently. Curves are smooth and elastic, with prominent loops on forms like g, y, and f, and simplified, handwritten uppercase that reads as swift and gestural rather than formal.
This font works well for short-to-medium text where a personal, crafted feel is desired—brand marks, packaging callouts, posters, invitations, quote graphics, and social media headlines. It’s best used at display sizes or in larger body settings where the compact proportions and brush texture remain clear.
The overall tone is personable and upbeat, like a quick handwritten note made with a brush pen. It feels modern and informal, with a touch of romantic flair from the looping descenders and sweeping capitals. The lively stroke modulation and forward lean add momentum and a conversational warmth.
The design appears intended to mimic quick brush handwriting with a consistent slant and natural pressure variation, balancing legibility with expressive movement. It aims to provide an easy way to add a human, informal voice to modern designs without looking overly polished or calligraphic.
Spacing and widths vary by character in a natural handwritten way, giving words a bouncy texture. The uppercase set is legible but intentionally loose and stylized, functioning more as expressive initials than rigid display caps. Numerals follow the same handwritten rhythm, with simple, flowing construction that matches the script’s motion.