Cursive Kadof 8 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, quotes, social media, invitations, casual, friendly, lively, personal, expressive, handwritten feel, personal tone, casual emphasis, signature style, quick brush, brushy, looping, slanted, smooth, informal.
A fluid, brush-pen style script with a consistent rightward slant and rounded, open curves. Strokes are low-contrast and smooth, with tapered terminals that suggest quick, continuous motion rather than constructed geometry. Letterforms are loosely connected in running text, with generous swing in ascenders and descenders and occasional long entry/exit strokes that add momentum. Overall spacing is slightly irregular in a natural way, and proportions vary per character, reinforcing a hand-drawn cadence while staying coherent across the alphabet and numerals.
Works well for short-to-medium text where an informal, personal voice is desired—such as brand accents, packaging callouts, greeting cards, invitations, quote graphics, and social media overlays. It is especially effective in headers and highlighted phrases where the flowing, handwritten rhythm can be a focal point.
The font reads as approachable and conversational, like a quick handwritten note or a personal signature line. Its energetic loops and brisk slant give it a lively, upbeat tone, while the soft curves keep it warm rather than formal.
Designed to capture the immediacy of natural handwriting with a brush-like stroke, balancing expressive motion with enough consistency to set readable lines of text. The emphasis appears to be on a friendly, authentic feel suitable for modern casual communication.
Uppercase forms lean toward simple, gestural shapes with prominent curves, while lowercase letters maintain a steady rhythmic flow suited to continuous writing. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, keeping the same slant and soft terminals so they blend naturally with text.