Cursive Mikem 8 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, menus, branding accents, playful, casual, expressive, friendly, lively, handmade feel, informal voice, display impact, personal tone, quick gesture, brushy, marker-like, tapered terminals, rounded joins, hand-inked.
A bold, brush-like script with a pronounced rightward slant and visibly hand-drawn rhythm. Strokes show subtle modulation and tapering at terminals, with rounded joins and occasional sharp flicks that suggest speed and pressure changes. Letterforms are loosely connected in running text, with uneven character widths and slightly irregular spacing that enhances the natural, handwritten cadence while keeping overall legibility strong at display sizes.
Best suited for short to medium-length display text where character and energy are desired, such as posters, packaging, café menus, album/playlist artwork, and social graphics. It can also work for headings, pull quotes, and branding accents where a handmade, conversational voice is appropriate; for long passages, the bold texture and lively rhythm may feel dense.
This font feels energetic and personable, with the casual confidence of quick marker lettering. Its lively slant and punchy strokes give it an expressive, slightly cheeky tone that reads as informal and approachable rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to mimic confident, fast handwriting made with a brush pen or marker, prioritizing personality and momentum over strict uniformity. Its heavier stroke presence and dynamic slant aim to create immediate impact while retaining the warmth of a human hand.
The uppercase set reads as compact and punchy with simplified, brush-formed shapes, while the lowercase leans more fluid and script-like, creating a clear hierarchy in mixed-case text. Numerals match the same quick, inked construction, keeping the overall palette cohesive.