Cursive Semaz 8 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, posters, greeting cards, social media, friendly, playful, casual, crafty, warm, hand-lettered feel, casual branding, display impact, craft aesthetic, brushy, rounded, bouncy, inked, quirky.
A brush-pen style script with chunky strokes and tapered terminals, showing noticeable contrast between thick downstrokes and lighter entry/exit strokes. Letterforms are mostly unconnected but maintain a consistent handwritten rhythm, with rounded bowls, soft corners, and slightly irregular stroke endings that mimic ink pressure changes. Proportions feel compact with relatively tall ascenders and varied character widths, and counters tend to be tight, reinforcing the dense, marker-like texture in words. Figures are simple and sturdy, matching the same pressure-driven stroke logic as the letters.
This font suits short, prominent text such as headlines, posters, packaging callouts, and brand accents where a hand-lettered voice is desirable. It also works well for invitations, greeting cards, and social media graphics that benefit from an informal, friendly tone, especially at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is approachable and upbeat, like hand-lettered packaging or a casual sign. Its energetic curves and slightly quirky details give it a personable, crafty feel that reads as informal and cheerful rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to replicate quick brush lettering with natural pressure variation and a lively, slightly irregular rhythm. It prioritizes personality and bold presence in display settings over strict uniformity or long-form text neutrality.
Capitals are expressive and display-oriented, with simplified, brushy construction that helps them stand out in headings. The texture becomes quite dark in longer lines, so spacing and size will strongly influence readability, especially where strokes close in around small counters.