Cursive Riluw 8 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, social media, quotes, friendly, casual, playful, warm, approachable, handwritten warmth, casual display, personal voice, playful branding, brushy, rounded, monoline-ish, bouncy, informal.
A compact, hand-drawn script with a brush-pen feel, combining rounded terminals with softly squared stroke endings. Strokes show gentle pressure variation and slightly uneven contours, producing a natural, written rhythm. Letterforms are narrow and vertical, with lively curves and occasional looped or hook-like joins; many lowercase shapes connect, while some break into discrete strokes for clarity. Ascenders are tall and prominent, bowls are tight, and spacing is slightly irregular in a way that reads as intentional and human.
This font suits short, attention-getting text where personality matters: headlines, posters, social graphics, packaging callouts, and quote treatments. It performs best at medium to large sizes where the brush texture and narrow, energetic forms remain clear and expressive.
The overall tone is friendly and conversational, like quick signage or a personal note written with a felt-tip brush. Its bouncy movement and soft edges keep it upbeat and informal, lending a lighthearted character without becoming overly decorative.
The design appears intended to capture an easygoing brush-script handwriting style that feels personal and contemporary. It prioritizes charm and immediacy over strict geometric regularity, aiming for a lively, human look in display settings.
Uppercase forms mix simple, sign-like constructions with subtle swashes, while the lowercase leans more strongly into cursive motion. Numerals share the same hand-rendered logic, with rounded shapes and slightly quirky proportions that match the script texture.