Cursive Emmot 8 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, invitations, social media, quotes, playful, romantic, casual, friendly, lively, handwritten warmth, signature style, expressive headings, casual elegance, monoline, looping, bouncy, swashy, hand-inked.
A flowing script with a monoline, pen-drawn feel and a consistent rightward slant. Strokes are smooth and rounded with frequent loops, open counters, and long, tapered entry/exit strokes that create a quick handwritten rhythm. Capitals are tall and gestural with occasional swash-like curves, while lowercase forms stay compact with narrow bodies, small bowls, and lively ascenders/descenders. Overall spacing is airy and the letterforms keep a light, continuous motion even when characters are not fully connected.
Works best for short to medium lines where a friendly handwritten voice is desired—logos, boutique branding, beauty/lifestyle packaging, invitations, greeting cards, and social posts. It can also suit pull quotes or accent text when paired with a clean sans or serif for body copy.
The tone is informal and personable, like a neat signature or a handwritten note. Its looping forms and brisk slant add warmth and a slightly flirtatious, upbeat energy without feeling overly ornate.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident cursive handwriting with an emphasis on smooth rhythm, tall expressive capitals, and a clean monoline stroke that stays legible while remaining personable.
Distinctive, elongated capitals and looped strokes give headings a strong sense of movement. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with simple, rounded shapes that blend naturally with text settings.