Cursive Velu 8 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, posters, headlines, casual, energetic, expressive, friendly, brushy, handmade feel, signature style, brush lettering, display impact, personal tone, textured, gestural, slanted, looped, bouncy.
An expressive brush-script with a consistent rightward slant and lively, variable stroke widths. Letterforms show quick, gestural construction with tapered entries and exits, occasional dry-brush texture, and rounded turns that keep counters open. Connections are frequent in lowercase with intermittent breaks, creating a natural handwritten rhythm; capitals are more standalone and swingy, often with long lead-in strokes. Spacing feels tight and compact, while ascenders and descenders extend prominently, giving the line a dynamic vertical rhythm.
Best suited for short to medium-length display text where a handwritten voice is desired—brand marks, packaging callouts, social posts, event posters, and editorial headlines. It can also work for quotes or invitations when set with generous line spacing to accommodate tall ascenders/descenders and maintain clarity.
The overall tone is informal and personable, with a spontaneous, handwritten feel that reads as energetic rather than polished. The brushy modulation and lively joins suggest motion and confidence, making the style feel contemporary and approachable.
Designed to capture the immediacy of brush lettering in a controllable digital form, prioritizing personality, rhythmic flow, and expressive stroke modulation over strict uniformity. The compact width and strong slant help it deliver an energetic signature-like presence in display contexts.
The glyph set shows noticeable individuality between characters, with occasional ink pooling and slightly uneven terminals that enhance authenticity. Numerals follow the same brush logic and slant, pairing well with the letters in casual settings.