Cursive Telam 8 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, greeting cards, quotes, friendly, casual, playful, warm, approachable, handwritten realism, informal tone, friendly legibility, everyday script, monoline feel, looping, rounded, brushy, lively.
A slanted, handwriting-style script with smooth, rounded curves and a lightly brushy stroke. The line work shows modest thick–thin modulation and tapered terminals that mimic pen pressure, with frequent entry/exit strokes that encourage a flowing rhythm. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with a relatively low x-height and tall ascenders/descenders that create an airy vertical texture. Connections appear intermittent rather than strictly continuous, keeping the writing natural and legible while preserving a consistent, lively cadence across words and numerals.
Well-suited to short-to-medium text where a human, informal voice is desired—such as boutique branding, product labels, invitations, greeting cards, quote graphics, and social posts. It can also work for headings or callouts in editorial layouts when paired with a straightforward sans or serif for body copy.
The overall tone feels personable and upbeat, like neat everyday handwriting used for notes, labels, and informal messaging. Its gentle slant and soft terminals add warmth, while the quick, confident curves give it an energetic, conversational character.
The design appears intended to capture a clean, legible cursive look with natural pen movement—informal and expressive, but controlled enough for repeated use in display and small headline settings.
Capitals are simple and readable with minimal flourish, helping headings stay clear without looking formal. Descenders (notably in g, j, y) use generous loops that add personality, and the numerals follow the same handwritten logic with rounded shapes and friendly proportions.