Cursive Viko 8 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, branding, packaging, social media, headlines, energetic, playful, casual, friendly, expressive, handmade feel, brush lettering, informal emphasis, expressive headlines, brushy, textured, slanted, rounded, bouncy.
A lively brush-pen script with a strong rightward slant and visibly organic stroke edges. Letterforms show a broad, painterly stroke with slight texture and soft corners, producing a bold handwritten presence without rigid geometry. Proportions are irregular in a natural way, with variable character widths and a bouncy baseline rhythm; counters tend to be compact, and joins are sometimes implied rather than fully connected. Terminals often taper or flick, and the overall spacing feels hand-set, prioritizing gesture over uniformity.
Best suited to display roles such as posters, event graphics, packaging callouts, café or boutique branding, and social media headlines where a hand-painted voice is desirable. It also works well for short quotes, invitations, and product names, especially when set with generous size and spacing to let the brush texture read clearly.
The font conveys an upbeat, informal tone—like quick marker lettering for a note, poster, or label. Its chunky brush strokes and lively movement read as personable and confident, with a touch of spontaneity that feels approachable rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to mimic fast, confident brush lettering—capturing pressure changes, flicked terminals, and the natural unevenness of hand-drawn writing. It prioritizes personality and motion over strict consistency, aiming for an expressive, human feel in headline and accent text.
Uppercase forms are simplified and brush-driven, pairing comfortably with the more fluid lowercase. Numerals match the same painted logic, with rounded shapes and varying widths that keep the set cohesive in display use. The textured edges and uneven rhythm are key characteristics and will be most visible at larger sizes.