Cursive Rakim 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: logos, packaging, invitations, social media, headlines, friendly, playful, handmade, whimsical, casual, handmade charm, modern brush, signature look, expressive display, friendly branding, brushy, looping, bouncy, monoline feel, rounded.
A lively, handwritten script with a brush-pen feel and pronounced slant. Strokes show clear thick–thin modulation, with tapered entries and exits and occasional teardrop terminals that reinforce a drawn-by-hand rhythm. Letterforms are narrow and vertically oriented, with generous ascenders/descenders and a comparatively small x-height, creating an airy, elegant silhouette despite the informal construction. Connections are selective rather than fully continuous, and the spacing has a natural, slightly irregular cadence typical of casual lettering.
Best suited for logos, product packaging, invitations, greeting cards, and social media graphics where a friendly handcrafted voice is desired. It performs especially well at display sizes for titles, short phrases, and name treatments, and can also support brief supporting lines when given enough size and leading.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, leaning toward crafty and expressive rather than formal or corporate. Its looping forms and bouncy motion suggest warmth and approachability, with a light touch of whimsy that reads well in lifestyle and boutique contexts.
The design appears intended to emulate modern brush lettering with a controlled, consistent slant and contrast, balancing decorative loops with practical readability. It aims to deliver a casual, handmade signature-like impression that feels personal and contemporary.
Capitals are decorative and varied, often featuring prominent loops and tall entry strokes that can become focal points in headlines. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with simple, readable shapes and consistent contrast, supporting short bursts of informational text when set at comfortable sizes.