Cursive Tided 8 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, posters, quotes, casual, friendly, playful, handmade, energetic, handwritten warmth, informal emphasis, quick brush feel, approachable branding, brushy, rounded, bouncy, loopy, soft terminals.
A compact, brush-pen script with a forward slant and rhythmic, bouncy movement. Strokes show subtle pressure modulation, with fuller downstrokes and tapered entries and exits that mimic a marker or brush tip. Letterforms are rounded and slightly condensed, with tight counters and simplified shapes that prioritize speed and flow over strict calligraphic structure. Ascenders and descenders are prominent, and many lowercase forms use looped construction, giving the line a lively, hand-drawn texture.
Well-suited to short-to-medium headlines, logos, product labels, and social graphics where a human voice is important. It also works nicely for quote treatments, invitations, and poster titling, especially at sizes large enough to let the brush tapering and loops remain clear.
The overall tone is warm and personable, with an informal confidence that feels conversational and upbeat. Its brisk slant and springy curves suggest spontaneity and approachability rather than formality.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of a brush script—quick, legible, and expressive—while keeping proportions compact for practical headline use. It aims to deliver a friendly handwritten signature feel without excessive ornamentation.
Caps read as expressive initials rather than rigid display capitals, pairing smoothly with the loopier lowercase. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with curved, slightly irregular contours, maintaining a cohesive texture in mixed alphanumeric settings.