Cursive Annay 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: logos, packaging, headlines, quotes, greeting cards, casual, friendly, playful, handmade, airy, approachability, informality, handwritten charm, headline flair, looped, monoline, upright-slant, bouncy, open counters.
A lively handwritten script with a consistent, pen-like stroke and gentle contrast that comes primarily from stroke direction. Letters are narrow and tall, with a noticeable rightward slant and a rhythmic, springy baseline. Forms favor long ascenders and descenders, rounded shoulders, and frequent loops—especially in capitals—while lowercase shapes stay simplified and legible. Spacing is relatively open for a script, giving words a light, uncluttered texture rather than dense calligraphy.
Well-suited for short-to-medium display settings where a friendly handwritten voice is desired, such as branding accents, packaging, invitations, social graphics, and pull quotes. It works best at sizes where the slender strokes and tight letter widths can remain clear, while the distinctive capitals can add personality to titles and names.
The overall tone feels casual and personable, like quick but careful handwriting. Its looping capitals and buoyant rhythm lend a playful, welcoming character that reads as informal and upbeat rather than formal or ceremonial.
The design appears intended to capture the charm of quick cursive writing with clean, repeatable shapes that remain readable in common display use. Its narrow proportions and looping capitals suggest a focus on expressive wordmarks and headline phrases that feel human and approachable.
Capitals are more expressive than the lowercase, adding a decorative flourish at word starts without overwhelming the line. Numerals follow the same narrow, handwritten logic and sit comfortably alongside the letterforms, maintaining the font’s consistent pace and texture in mixed content.