Cursive Mikev 8 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, packaging, posters, social media, quotes, casual, friendly, playful, handmade, relaxed, personal tone, handmade feel, casual display, signature style, brushy, rounded, bouncy, informal, monoline.
A lively handwritten script with a consistent forward slant and brush-pen rhythm. Strokes are largely monoline with gently rounded terminals and occasional tapered entries/exits, giving the letters a fluid, drawn-by-hand feel rather than strict calligraphic contrast. The forms show a bouncy baseline and uneven, natural stroke pacing, with compact lowercase proportions and small counters that keep the texture dense. Connections appear intermittently in the lowercase, while capitals are more standalone and gestural, creating a mixed, personal-note cadence across words.
Well-suited for short, expressive text such as greeting cards, invitations, packaging accents, posters, and social media graphics where a personal voice is desired. It also works nicely for pull quotes and headings at moderate-to-large sizes where the brush texture and bouncy rhythm can be appreciated.
The font reads as warm and approachable, like quick marker lettering or a casual signature. Its slightly energetic swing and soft curves create an upbeat, informal tone that feels personal and human rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to capture fast, natural handwriting with a brush-pen feel—legible and spirited, but intentionally imperfect to preserve an authentic, human character. It aims to add personality and warmth to display typography without leaning into high-contrast calligraphy.
Capital shapes lean toward expressive, simplified constructions that prioritize gesture over geometric consistency, which enhances the handwritten authenticity. Numerals follow the same brushy logic with open, rounded shapes and a hand-drawn irregularity that matches the letterforms.