Cursive Sikom 8 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, social media, branding, playful, casual, expressive, friendly, handmade, handwritten feel, expressive display, casual warmth, lively motion, brushy, bouncy, rounded, loopy, upright-leaning.
A brush-pen script with lively, pressure-shaped strokes and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms show a consistent rightward slant and a springy baseline rhythm, with strokes that swell through curves and taper at turns. Uppercase characters feel bold and simplified with broad, dark bowls, while lowercase forms are more fluid, featuring looped descenders and occasional partial connections that keep the texture airy despite the heavy stroke weight. Counters are generally open, and spacing is naturally irregular in a way that reinforces the drawn, organic construction.
Best used for short, prominent text where its expressive brush texture can be appreciated—headlines, posters, packaging callouts, café or retail signage, and social media graphics. It can also work for brand marks or campaign lockups when a casual, handcrafted feel is desired; for longer passages, larger sizes and generous leading help maintain clarity.
The font reads as upbeat and approachable, with the immediacy of quick marker lettering. Its energetic curves and chunky strokes convey a warm, informal tone suited to friendly messaging rather than formality.
The design appears aimed at replicating confident brush handwriting in a polished, repeatable form—balancing bold presence with an easygoing script flow and a distinctly handmade rhythm.
Distinctive loop treatment appears in letters like g, j, y, and z, adding personality and motion. The numerals share the same brush logic, with simple silhouettes and tapered entries/exits that keep them cohesive alongside the letters.