Cursive Panuf 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, social posts, packaging, quotes, posters, casual, friendly, expressive, playful, personal, handwritten feel, friendly tone, display emphasis, personal voice, brushy, upright slant, monoline-leaning, loose, organic.
A lively handwritten script with brush-pen character and an easy rightward slant. Strokes show gentle pressure changes with tapered entries and exits, giving letters a lightly textured, drawn-by-hand rhythm rather than rigid uniformity. Forms are compact and tall, with long ascenders and descenders and small interior counters, while spacing stays open enough to keep words readable. Capitals are simplified and gestural, and the lowercase includes occasional connecting strokes that create a flowing, note-like line of text.
It suits short to medium-length text where a personal, approachable voice is desired—brand accents, packaging labels, social graphics, quotes, invitations, and display headlines. It’s especially effective when paired with a clean sans or serif for supporting copy, letting the script carry emphasis and personality.
The font feels informal and human, like quick marker lettering in a notebook or on a café sign. Its energetic, slightly irregular rhythm adds warmth and spontaneity, balancing a friendly tone with a confident, punchy presence.
The design appears intended to capture fast, confident brush handwriting in a consistent digital font—prioritizing expressive stroke movement, compact proportions, and an easy reading flow for casual display applications.
The numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with rounded, open shapes and a consistent pen angle. Letterforms show natural variation in stroke endings and curve tension, which reinforces authenticity while still maintaining a cohesive overall style.