Cursive Beluf 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, packaging, social posts, quotes, branding, friendly, playful, casual, handmade, approachable, handwritten warmth, casual branding, friendly display, note-like tone, rounded, monoline-ish, looping, bouncy, informal.
A lively handwritten script with a smooth, brush-pen feel and gently tapered stroke endings. Letterforms are compact and narrow with a bouncy baseline rhythm, rounded joins, and frequent looped constructions in both capitals and lowercase. Strokes stay fairly even overall while showing subtle pressure changes at turns and terminals, keeping counters open and shapes legible despite the tight proportions. The figures follow the same drawn, slightly irregular logic, with simple curves and soft, handwritten terminals.
Well-suited for short to medium-length display text where an informal, human touch is desired—such as greeting cards, invitations, boutique packaging, café menus, social graphics, and quote-based headlines. It works best at sizes where the narrow forms and loops have room to breathe, and where the handwritten texture can be part of the visual identity.
The tone is warm and conversational, like quick neat handwriting on a note or label. Its looping forms and animated rhythm add charm and spontaneity, reading as personable and upbeat rather than formal or technical.
Designed to deliver an easygoing handwritten voice with a cohesive script flow and friendly shapes. The compact proportions and looping construction aim to balance expressiveness with readability for everyday display use.
Capitals lean toward simplified, sign-like script capitals that remain distinct at a glance, while lowercase forms favor smooth connections and rounded bowls. The overall texture is consistent, with small variations that reinforce an authentic hand-drawn character without looking messy.