Cursive Tikoh 8 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, social media, branding, headlines, casual, energetic, friendly, playful, handcrafted, human touch, informal voice, display impact, quick lettering, modern script, brushy, rounded, loopy, slanted, bouncy.
A lively brush-script with a pronounced rightward slant and compact proportions. Strokes show a clear marker/brush feel with rounded terminals, soft curves, and occasional swelling through turns, creating a natural, hand-drawn rhythm. Letterforms alternate between partially connected and separated shapes, with looped descenders and varied join behavior that keeps the texture animated. Counters are generally tight and shapes are simplified for speed, giving the alphabet a punchy, contemporary handwritten look.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing copy where a handwritten voice is desirable: product packaging, café/food branding, event posters, social media graphics, and expressive headlines or pull quotes. It can work for brief subheads or labels, but its busy texture and tight counters are more effective in display settings than in long-form reading.
The font conveys an informal, upbeat tone—like quick sign lettering made with a brush pen. Its bouncy movement and rounded forms read as approachable and personable, with enough emphasis to feel confident rather than delicate. Overall it suggests spontaneity, warmth, and a slightly cheeky, modern craft sensibility.
The design appears intended to mimic fast brush-pen lettering with a bold, contemporary attitude—prioritizing personality and momentum over strict uniformity. Its compact, slanted forms aim to deliver impact and friendliness in branding-forward applications.
The strongest visual character comes from the brisk slant, compact width, and the contrast between smoother curves and sharper, brushed entry/exit strokes. Capitals have a more gestural, display-like presence, while lowercase remains simple and rhythmic, producing a dense, high-energy word shape at text sizes.