Cursive Temaf 8 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, headlines, friendly, casual, expressive, playful, approachable, handwritten feel, friendly tone, expressive caps, brush texture, smooth connection, brushy, looping, rounded, lively, organic.
A lively, brush-pen style script with a right-leaning flow and fluid, connected letterforms. Strokes show clear pressure modulation with rounded terminals and occasional tapered entries, giving a soft, inked texture rather than sharp calligraphic edges. Uppercase forms are larger and more gestural, with prominent loops and swashes on letters like G, J, Q, and Y, while the lowercase maintains a compact, rhythmic join. Overall spacing is tight and word shapes feel continuous, with a hand-drawn baseline movement that adds energy and personality.
Works best for display uses where a human, handmade feel is desired—such as logos, boutique branding, packaging callouts, posters, invitations, and social graphics. It can also suit short emphatic phrases or pull quotes, especially when paired with a simple sans or serif for supporting text.
The font conveys an informal, personable tone—warm, upbeat, and a bit cheeky. Its bouncy rhythm and brushy curves suggest handcrafted authenticity and a conversational voice, making text feel friendly and spontaneous rather than formal or corporate.
Likely designed to emulate quick, confident brush handwriting with smooth connectivity and expressive capitals, aiming for a modern casual script that remains legible in short bursts while retaining a distinctly personal touch.
Ascenders and capitals are notably tall compared to the short lowercase bodies, creating a strong vertical sparkle in words. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with curved, slightly irregular silhouettes that match the script’s motion and softness. The overall texture stays consistent across the set, with small variations that read as intentional handwriting character rather than roughness.