Cursive Terak 8 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, headlines, casual, friendly, energetic, playful, handmade, handwritten feel, approachability, display impact, modern brush, brushy, rounded, bouncy, fluid, expressive.
A lively brush-script with a forward slant and compact proportions. Strokes show clear brush-pen behavior—rounded terminals, occasional swelling through curves, and sharper joins where the pen would change direction. Letterforms are loosely connected in rhythm rather than strictly continuous, with smooth loops on bowls and a consistent, slightly bouncy baseline that keeps the texture animated. Counters stay fairly open for a script style, while capitals are simplified and bold in silhouette to lead words cleanly.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as logos, product labels, invitations, quotes, and display headlines where the brush texture can be appreciated. It also works well for social graphics and casual signage, but is less ideal for dense paragraphs or very small sizes where the bold script forms may crowd.
The overall tone is informal and personable, like quick marker lettering for notes, packaging, or social posts. Its brisk rhythm and rounded shapes read upbeat and approachable, giving text a warm, conversational feel rather than a formal calligraphic one.
Designed to emulate quick, confident brush handwriting with a clean, modern finish. The intent appears to be an expressive script that stays legible and punchy, providing a handcrafted signature look without ornate flourishes.
Distinctive looped forms (notably in letters like g, y, and z) add character and motion, while the numerals share the same handwritten momentum and soft terminals for cohesion. The texture remains consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, maintaining a strong, dark color in lines of text.