Cursive Tibaj 8 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: social graphics, packaging, branding, posters, invitations, friendly, casual, lively, handmade, approachable, handwritten feel, expressive display, casual warmth, modern craft, brushy, fluid, loopy, informal, rounded.
This is a lively brush-style script with a consistent rightward slant and rounded, tapered terminals. Strokes show a clear pen/brush rhythm with slightly irregular edges and modest contrast, giving letters a drawn-by-hand texture while maintaining steady overall proportions. Uppercase forms are compact and simplified, while lowercase features looped ascenders/descenders and frequent partial connections that create a flowing cursive line without strict uniform joining. Counters are generally open and the letterforms prioritize movement and momentum over geometric precision.
It works best for short to medium-length display copy where a personable, handmade voice is desired—social media headlines, boutique branding, packaging labels, café menus, posters, and casual invitations. The bold brush presence also makes it suitable for overlay text on photography and for attention-grabbing callouts, provided ample size and spacing are used.
The font conveys an upbeat, personal tone—like quick, confident handwriting with a playful brush marker. Its energetic curves and occasional loops feel conversational and warm, lending a relaxed, contemporary craft sensibility rather than a formal calligraphic mood.
The design appears intended to mimic quick brush handwriting with a smooth cursive flow and an intentionally imperfect, human rhythm. It aims for high energy and friendliness, balancing expressive loops and strokes with enough consistency to remain readable in typical headline use.
Spacing appears naturally uneven in the way handwriting is, with some letters taking more horizontal room and others tightening, which adds to the organic texture in longer lines. Numerals share the same brushed, cursive energy and sit comfortably alongside the letters for informal display settings.