Cursive Edney 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, greeting cards, quotes, social media, branding, friendly, casual, playful, approachable, handmade, informality, handwritten charm, everyday notes, expressive display, rounded, loopy, monoline, bouncy, open counters.
A lively handwritten script with smooth, rounded strokes and a mostly monoline feel tempered by subtle contrast at curves and terminals. Letterforms are narrow and tall with compact lowercase proportions and a relatively low x-height, giving words a buoyant, vertical rhythm. Strokes show gentle, pen-like tapering and soft, slightly irregular joins; many lowercase characters link naturally while capitals tend to stand more independently. Counters stay open and airy, and ascenders/descenders are long and looping, contributing to an animated texture in text.
Well suited for short to medium text where a friendly handwritten voice is desired—packaging, café menus, greeting cards, invitations, quote graphics, and social media posts. It also works effectively for branding accents such as logos, labels, and headers, especially when paired with a straightforward sans or serif for supporting copy.
The font reads as warm and personable, with an easygoing, conversational tone. Its loops and springy rhythm evoke journaling, notes, and handmade signage rather than formal calligraphy, keeping the overall impression upbeat and inviting.
Designed to capture the feel of quick, confident handwriting in a clean digital form—connected and fluid without becoming overly ornate. The narrow proportions and tall rhythm suggest an intent to keep messages compact, expressive, and readable at display sizes.
Capitals have simplified, handwritten constructions that pair cleanly with the connected lowercase, creating a consistent informal voice across mixed-case settings. Numerals follow the same narrow, hand-drawn logic with rounded forms and modest flair, staying legible while retaining the casual character.