Cursive Tilal 8 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, social media, headlines, quotes, playful, casual, energetic, friendly, handcrafted, handmade feel, expressive display, casual branding, quick lettering, brushy, rounded, bouncy, textured, expressive.
A lively brush-script with a forward slant and compact, tightly set letterforms. Strokes show pressure-driven modulation with rounded terminals and occasional tapering, creating a painted, marker-like texture. Capitals are tall and assertive with simplified, gestural shapes, while lowercase forms are compact with looped descenders and open bowls that keep words readable. Overall spacing feels narrow and rhythmic, with subtle irregularities that reinforce the hand-drawn character rather than strict geometry.
Best suited for short to medium-length display settings such as posters, packaging callouts, social graphics, invitations, and quote treatments where a bold handwritten voice is desired. It can also work for subheads or emphasis lines, especially when paired with a calmer text face for body copy.
The font conveys an upbeat, approachable tone—confident and informal, like quick signage or a personal note made with a brush pen. Its bouncy rhythm and slightly rough stroke edges add warmth and spontaneity, making it feel expressive rather than polished or corporate.
Designed to emulate quick brush lettering with a confident, contemporary script feel, prioritizing personality and momentum over strict uniformity. The narrow, punchy forms and strong stroke weight suggest an intention to stay impactful in headlines and branded phrases while retaining a human, handcrafted touch.
Connections appear intermittent: some letter pairs flow naturally while others remain loosely separated, which helps avoid over-joining in longer words. Numerals are simple and energetic, matching the handwritten pace and maintaining the same brush pressure changes seen in letters.