Cursive Tolas 8 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logos, packaging, posters, social media, casual, energetic, friendly, retro, handmade, handwritten feel, lively display, brand voice, casual emphasis, brushy, slanted, compact, rounded, connected.
A compact brush-script with a pronounced rightward slant and tightly set proportions. Strokes show a marker/brush feel with subtly tapered terminals and rounded joins, creating a lively rhythm and slightly irregular, hand-drawn texture. Uppercase forms are simplified and loop-leaning, while lowercase letters connect frequently with smooth entry and exit strokes and occasional open counters for clarity. Numerals follow the same cursive, drawn style with rounded shapes and consistent stroke presence.
Best suited for short to medium-length display settings where a casual handwritten voice is desired, such as headlines, branding marks, packaging callouts, posters, and social media graphics. It can also work for emphatic subheads or pull quotes when generous size and spacing are available.
The font conveys an informal, upbeat tone—confident and personable, with a quick handwritten pace. Its brushy movement and compact forms give it a sporty, retro-leaning friendliness that feels approachable rather than formal.
The design appears intended to mimic fast, confident brush handwriting in a compact footprint, prioritizing expressive motion and strong visual presence while maintaining legible, connected cursive forms.
The overall color is dark and assertive, with noticeable stroke energy from curved shoulders, hooked terminals, and occasional swashy turns. The texture remains consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, helping mixed-case settings feel unified.