Cursive Tenir 8 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, invites, quotes, friendly, casual, playful, handmade, approachable, handwritten feel, informal tone, expressive display, everyday warmth, rounded, looping, fluid, brushed, bouncy.
A fluid, brush-pen script with gently tapered strokes and rounded terminals. Letterforms lean forward with a lively, slightly bouncy baseline rhythm and variable letter widths that keep the texture organic. Ascenders and descenders are prominent, with compact lowercase bodies and frequent looped constructions (notably in forms like g, y, and z). Counters are open and the stroke flow is continuous, but many characters read as loosely connected rather than fully joined, giving the script an informal, handwritten clarity.
This font suits short to medium-length display copy where a friendly handwritten voice is desired—such as boutique branding, product labels, café menus, greeting cards, invitations, and social media graphics. It also works well for quote treatments and headings when paired with a neutral sans for supporting text.
The overall tone feels warm and personable, like quick note-taking with a felt-tip or brush pen. Its energetic slant and looping shapes add a cheerful, conversational character that reads as informal and human rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident brush handwriting—balancing legibility with expressive motion. Its simplified joins and rounded, looped gestures suggest a focus on everyday friendliness and easy application in modern display settings.
Uppercase forms are simple and bold, designed to stand out as initial caps without becoming overly ornate. Numerals keep the same handwritten cadence, with soft curves and a slightly irregular, drawn quality that matches the lettering.