Cursive Nibum 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social posts, quotes, invitations, casual, friendly, lively, handmade, playful, handwritten warmth, casual display, personal tone, quick script, brushy, looped, bouncy, rounded, flourished.
A lively cursive hand with brush-pen energy and a consistent rightward slant. Strokes show rounded terminals, occasional heavier downstrokes, and a slightly springy baseline that gives the texture a handwritten rhythm. Capitals are simplified but prominent, often starting with a leading entry stroke and ending in soft hooks, while lowercase forms stay compact with tall, narrow ascenders and looped descenders. Counters are open and forms are generally clean, with a mix of connected-looking cursive construction and occasional separations typical of fast writing.
Works well for short-to-medium text where a personal, informal voice is desired—brand marks, product labels, café/restaurant collateral, social media graphics, greeting cards, invitations, and quote-style headlines. It’s especially effective when paired with a clean sans or a restrained serif for contrast in layouts.
The tone is approachable and upbeat, like a quick personal note or an informal header written with a felt-tip or brush pen. Its loops and gentle swells add charm without feeling overly ornate, keeping the overall impression modern, friendly, and conversational.
The font appears designed to capture a natural, quick cursive note with brush-like modulation—polished enough for display use, but intentionally imperfect in rhythm to preserve an authentic handwritten feel. The compact lowercase and expressive capitals suggest an emphasis on punchy headings and personable messaging.
The design leans on rhythm and gesture more than strict geometric consistency, which helps it feel natural in longer phrases. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple, rounded shapes that blend well with the letterforms. The italic angle and narrow proportions make it space-efficient in headlines while still reading as clearly handwritten.