Cursive Ihku 8 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social posts, posters, quotes, casual, friendly, lively, personal, relaxed, handwritten feel, casual script, personal tone, quick motion, brushy, monoline, rounded, slanted, loopy.
A slanted, brush-pen style script with smooth, monoline strokes and rounded terminals. Letterforms show a quick, continuous rhythm with gentle swelling at curves rather than sharp contrast, and many characters feature looped entries or exits that encourage a flowing line of text. Uppercase forms are compact and cursive in structure, while lowercase shapes are tightly proportioned with small counters, creating an overall compact texture in paragraphs. Spacing and widths vary slightly from glyph to glyph, reinforcing a natural handwritten cadence rather than strict mechanical regularity.
Well-suited for short to medium display copy where a handwritten signature-like tone is desired, such as branding accents, packaging callouts, invitations, posters, and social media graphics. It can also work for headings or pull quotes when sized up and given adequate spacing to preserve clarity.
The font reads as informal and approachable, with an energetic, conversational feel. Its brisk slant and fluid joins suggest spontaneity and a human touch, making it feel warm and upbeat rather than formal or ceremonial.
Designed to emulate quick, confident cursive writing made with a brush pen or marker, prioritizing fluid motion, natural variation, and an expressive, personal voice over rigid uniformity.
In longer text, the connected strokes and compact lowercase forms create a dense, continuous line that works best when given comfortable tracking and line spacing. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple, open shapes and a consistent stroke voice that matches the letters.