Cursive Olbum 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social posts, headlines, quotes, friendly, casual, airy, handmade, lively, personal tone, handwritten feel, space saving, casual elegance, quick notes, monoline, brushy, rounded, loopy, upright-leaning.
A casual, monoline handwritten script with a narrow footprint and a gentle rightward slant. Strokes look like a smooth pen or brush-pen line—mostly even in thickness with rounded terminals and occasional tapered starts/finishes. Letterforms are simplified and bouncy, with tall ascenders, small counters, and compact lowercase proportions that keep words light and quick. Connections are suggested by flowing entry/exit strokes, but spacing remains readable with a natural, slightly irregular rhythm typical of drawn lettering.
Works well for branding accents, product packaging, social media graphics, and short headlines where an informal, personal touch is desired. It also suits quote treatments, invitations, and casual signage when set with enough size and tracking to preserve clarity in its narrow, handwritten forms.
The overall tone is personable and relaxed, with an everyday notebook feel rather than formal calligraphy. Its quick curves and soft, rounded shapes convey warmth and approachability, adding a human voice to short messages. The energetic, slightly whimsical movement makes it feel modern-craft and informal.
Designed to mimic quick, confident handwriting with a clean monoline stroke and a lively cadence, aiming for an approachable script that feels spontaneous but controlled. The narrow proportions and tall verticals suggest an intent to fit longer words into limited space while keeping a light, elegant texture.
Uppercase forms are tall and lean, often built from single-stroke gestures that echo the lowercase style, which helps maintain consistency in mixed-case settings. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, staying slender and simple for a cohesive texture across text and display lines.