Cursive Abbuh 8 is a very light, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, invitations, headlines, social posts, airy, graceful, casual, modern, playful, personal tone, signature style, light elegance, expressive caps, monoline feel, looped ascenders, whiplash strokes, open counters, tall caps.
A delicate handwritten script with tall, slender letterforms and a pronounced rightward slant. Strokes show calligraphic contrast—fine hairlines paired with occasional thicker downstrokes—creating a lively, pen-drawn rhythm rather than strict uniformity. Capitals are long and expressive with simple loops and extended entry/exit strokes, while lowercase forms are compact with small bowls and quick, tapered terminals. Spacing is naturally irregular in a controlled way, and many characters link through understated joining strokes without becoming fully continuous across all pairs. Numerals are similarly narrow and upright-leaning, with simple, single-stroke constructions and open shapes.
This font suits short, expressive text such as brand marks, boutique packaging, invitations, greeting cards, and lifestyle-oriented headlines. It also works well for social media graphics and pull quotes where a personal, handwritten tone is desired.
The overall tone is light, personable, and slightly elegant, like quick but confident handwriting. It feels contemporary and friendly, with just enough flourish to read as stylish rather than formal.
The design appears intended to capture the spontaneity of modern cursive handwriting while maintaining a consistent, polished rhythm. Its narrow, tall proportions and restrained connections aim to keep words legible in display settings while still delivering a signature-like flourish.
The design relies on momentum and gesture: long verticals, occasional oversized loops, and brisk crossbars (notably on t and some capitals) give it a distinctive signature. Thin connecting strokes and small interior counters suggest it will look best at display sizes where the fine details can hold up.