Cursive Tedaf 8 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social posts, posters, quotes, friendly, casual, lively, playful, handmade, approachability, hand-lettered feel, modern script, display impact, brushy, looping, dynamic, bouncy, expressive.
A slanted brush-script with brisk, continuous stroke flow and clearly visible pen-pressure modulation. Forms are compact and slightly condensed, with narrow proportions, tall ascenders/descenders, and a relatively small x-height that gives the lowercase a lighter, airy center. Curves are smooth and rounded, terminals taper naturally, and joins are mostly fluid with occasional lifted connections that preserve a handwritten rhythm. Uppercase letters are simplified and sweeping, with open counters and a slightly irregular baseline movement that feels intentional rather than rough.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings where an informal signature-like voice is desired, such as branding accents, packaging callouts, social media graphics, posters, invitations, and quote-based layouts. It can also work for headings and subheads when paired with a restrained sans or serif for body text.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, like quick yet confident hand-lettering. Its energetic strokes and rounded loops communicate warmth and informality, with a modern, social feel rather than a formal calligraphic one.
The design appears aimed at delivering a contemporary handwritten brush look that balances legibility with expressive movement. It prioritizes quick, confident letterforms and lively contrast to create an approachable, human tone for display typography.
Distinctive looped shapes in letters like g, y, and z add character, while the numerals maintain the same brush-driven contrast and forward motion for cohesive display use. The texture stays clean and consistent across the set, avoiding excessive wobble while retaining a natural handwritten cadence.