Cursive Apbub 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, quotes, posters, casual, friendly, playful, handmade, approachable, handwritten warmth, casual elegance, expressive texture, headline impact, brushy, lively, loopy, bouncy, expressive.
A lively handwritten script with brush-like strokes, pronounced thick–thin modulation, and a consistent rightward slant. Letterforms are compact and tall-leaning, with long ascenders and descenders and a relatively small lowercase body. Terminals are tapered and slightly irregular, preserving a natural pen rhythm; bowls and counters stay open enough for display use, while joins and connections vary between fully linked and lightly separated gestures. The overall texture is rhythmic and energetic, with occasional flourished loops in capitals and select lowercase forms.
Well suited to short headlines, packaging callouts, lifestyle branding, social posts, invitations, and quote graphics where a personable handwritten voice is desired. It performs best at medium to larger sizes, where the stroke modulation and lively connections remain clear.
The font conveys an informal, personal tone—like quick, confident handwriting made with a flexible brush pen. Its upbeat bounce and soft curves feel welcoming and contemporary, leaning more toward cheerful spontaneity than formality.
The design appears intended to mimic quick brush-pen handwriting with a polished, legible structure—prioritizing warmth and expressiveness while keeping the alphabet consistent enough for repeated text use.
Capitals show the most personality, mixing simple monoline-like entries with thicker downstrokes and occasional looped construction, creating a hand-lettered look rather than strict calligraphy. Numerals follow the same brush-contrast logic and keep a cursive feel, helping the set stay cohesive in mixed text.