Cursive Esmob 8 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, logotypes, wedding, invitations, packaging, elegant, airy, romantic, fashion-forward, refined, signature look, elegant script, decorative caps, calligraphic feel, calligraphic, flowing, looping, swashy, slanted.
A delicate, calligraphic script with a pronounced rightward slant and crisp thick–thin transitions that mimic a pointed-pen or brush-pen gesture. Letterforms are compact and tall, with long ascenders and descenders that create an airy vertical rhythm, while terminals taper to fine hairlines. Connections are selective rather than fully continuous, and many capitals feature generous entry/exit strokes and restrained swashes. Overall spacing is tight and the texture stays lively due to variable stroke pressure and slightly irregular handwritten contours.
Works best for display settings such as branding marks, boutique packaging, invitations, and headings where its fine hairlines and swashy capitals can be appreciated. It’s particularly effective for names, signatures, and short phrases; for longer passages, generous size and spacing help maintain clarity.
The font feels graceful and intimate, with a polished handwritten character that reads as upscale and expressive rather than casual. Its light, sparkling stroke endings and looping forms add a romantic, boutique tone suitable for names and short statements.
Designed to capture an elegant handwritten signature look with calligraphic contrast and tasteful flourishes, prioritizing personality and refinement in display typography.
Capitals tend to be more decorative than the lowercase, with prominent loops and extended strokes that can increase line-to-line interaction in tighter leading. Numerals follow the same cursive logic, keeping the set visually consistent for dates and small numeric details.