Cursive Arrih 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, posters, social media, casual, expressive, friendly, retro, lively, handmade feel, approachable tone, display impact, brush lettering, casual emphasis, brushy, slanted, looping, tapered, fluid.
A slanted, brush-pen style script with pronounced thick-to-thin modulation and tapered stroke endings. Letterforms are compact with tight sidebearings and a brisk, rightward rhythm; curves are rounded and energetic, with occasional sharp flicks at entry and exit strokes. Counters are small and slightly irregular in a way that feels hand-drawn, while uppercase forms are taller and more gestural, giving the set a lively, calligraphic silhouette. Numerals follow the same flowing construction, with smooth curves and handwritten joins.
This font performs best at display sizes for logos, product names, posters, and packaging where an energetic handwritten voice is desired. It also works well for social graphics, invitations, and short pull quotes, especially when paired with a clean sans for supporting text.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, with a spontaneous, handwritten charm. Its brisk slant and brushy contrast suggest an informal confidence—playful rather than formal—suited to friendly messaging and attention-grabbing headlines.
The design appears intended to capture quick, natural brush lettering in a polished, repeatable form—balancing expressive strokes and legibility while keeping a compact, fast-moving rhythm.
The texture reads like a single, confident brush pass: thick main strokes anchor each letter while hairline connectors and finishing swashes add motion. Word shapes stay cohesive in longer lines of text, and the capitals provide strong visual peaks for emphasis without feeling overly ornate.