Cursive Eknab 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, wedding, branding, logotypes, packaging, elegant, romantic, vintage, graceful, personal, calligraphic display, elegant scripting, decorative caps, signature feel, calligraphic, looped, flowing, swashy, slanted.
A flowing, calligraphic script with a pronounced rightward slant and crisp thick–thin modulation. Letterforms are tall and slender, with long ascenders and descenders and a notably petite x-height that gives the line a lofty, airy rhythm. Strokes move with smooth, pen-like curves and frequent entry/exit strokes, with occasional swashes and looped constructions in capitals. Spacing and proportions feel handwritten rather than mechanically uniform, reinforcing a lively, organic texture in words and short lines.
This font is well suited to wedding and event stationery, romantic or boutique branding, product packaging, and logo wordmarks where expressive capitals can shine. It performs best in headlines and short phrases where its tall proportions, looping forms, and contrast can be appreciated without crowding.
The overall tone is refined and intimate, combining a classic, old-world elegance with a personal handwritten warmth. Its looping capitals and high-contrast strokes suggest formality and romance, while the slightly irregular rhythm keeps it approachable and human.
The design appears intended to emulate confident pen lettering with a formal, calligraphic flavor—prioritizing graceful movement, decorative capitals, and a polished handwritten feel for display-focused typography.
Capitals are especially decorative, often built from sweeping curves and inner loops that create strong focal points at the start of words. Numerals follow the same cursive logic, with slender forms and curved terminals that blend naturally with the script style.