Cursive Abbol 8 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, quotes, packaging, social posts, airy, casual, whimsical, personal, friendly, handwritten charm, personal tone, casual elegance, display script, monoline, looping, bouncy, flourished, tall ascenders.
A light, handwritten script with a smooth, monoline feel and gently tapering terminals. Strokes lean forward and vary in width by character, with tall ascenders and deep, looping descenders that create a vertical, elegant rhythm. Forms are simplified and open, with occasional flourishes in capitals and long cross-strokes, while spacing stays loose and breathable in running text.
This font suits short to medium lines where a personal, handwritten voice is desired—greeting cards, invitations, quote graphics, light branding, and packaging accents. It also works well for headings and pull quotes, especially when paired with a simple sans for body text.
The overall tone is informal and personable, like neat handwriting used for notes, invitations, or journaling. Its looping descenders and buoyant rhythm add a touch of whimsy, while the restrained stroke weight keeps it soft and understated rather than bold or dramatic.
The design appears intended to mimic tidy, contemporary cursive handwriting with a relaxed pace and elegant vertical motion. It prioritizes charm and individuality through looping descenders, soft terminals, and slightly varied character widths while remaining legible in display-sized settings.
Capitals read like standalone drawn initials, often more upright and gestural, while lowercase letters are more consistently cursive and flowing. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with slender figures and rounded curves that match the script’s light touch.