Cursive Etbud 8 is a very light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, invitations, greeting cards, social media, airy, romantic, graceful, delicate, casual, signature feel, personal tone, elegant display, handwritten charm, feminine styling, monoline, looping, swashy, lively, tall.
A delicate, handwritten cursive with a fine monoline feel and gently tapered terminals. The letterforms are tall and slender with a strong rightward slant, narrow apertures, and generous ascenders/descenders that create an elegant vertical rhythm. Strokes move with smooth, continuous curves and occasional looped entrances/exits; capitals add expressive flourishes and long cross-strokes, while lowercase stays relatively compact and quick. Spacing and widths vary organically, reinforcing an authentic pen-drawn texture while remaining visually consistent across the set.
This font suits short to medium display text where a personal, elegant touch is desired—logos, boutique branding, cosmetic or lifestyle packaging, invitations, greeting cards, and social media graphics. It works best at larger sizes and with a bit of extra breathing room to accommodate swashes and maintain clarity in the thin strokes.
The overall tone is light, intimate, and personable—more like a careful signature or note than formal calligraphy. Its sweeping capitals and soft curves lend a romantic, slightly whimsical character, while the thin strokes keep the mood refined and understated.
The design appears intended to capture the ease of quick, stylish handwriting while offering enough polish for premium display use. By combining tall proportions, flowing connections, and expressive capitals, it aims to provide a signature-like script that feels both natural and curated.
Capitals are the most decorative element, featuring elongated crossbars and open loops that can extend into surrounding space. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple, slender shapes and a relaxed baseline presence.