Cursive Viby 8 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, social media, quotes, playful, casual, energetic, friendly, handmade, handwritten feel, bold impact, casual tone, expressive motion, brushy, rounded, bouncy, chunky, informal.
A thick, brush-pen script with rounded terminals and visibly hand-drawn stroke edges. Letterforms lean forward and move with a loose, bouncy rhythm, combining compact shapes with occasional tall ascenders and descenders that add vertical emphasis. Strokes stay broadly consistent in thickness, with gentle swelling at curves and joins that suggests marker/brush pressure rather than a rigid construction. Spacing feels naturally irregular in a controlled way, keeping words lively while still readable at display sizes.
Best suited to short-to-medium display text where its bold handwritten character can carry personality—posters, branding accents, packaging callouts, social media graphics, and quote layouts. It can also work for casual editorial headings, invitations, and labels when a friendly, hand-painted feel is desired.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, like quick handwritten signage or a bold note written with a felt-tip brush. Its lively slant and soft, rounded forms give it a warm, personable voice that reads as informal and expressive rather than polished or corporate.
Designed to capture the immediacy of bold, handwritten brush lettering—prioritizing personality, motion, and high visual impact. The forms aim for a natural, human cadence with sturdy strokes that stay legible while feeling spontaneous and expressive.
Capitals are simplified and punchy, functioning well as attention-getting initials, while the lowercase maintains a flowing handwritten continuity. Numerals match the same brushy weight and rounded finishing, keeping a cohesive look in mixed text.