Cursive Tobal 8 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, posters, social media, friendly, energetic, casual, confident, playful, handwritten feel, expressive display, modern casual, quick brush, brushy, looping, slanted, rounded, fluid.
A lively brush-script with a consistent rightward slant and a strong sense of continuous motion. Strokes show a marker/brush feel with rounded terminals and gently tapered joins, producing a smooth, slightly bouncy rhythm across words. Letterforms are compact and tall, with narrow proportions, tight counters, and looping ascenders/descenders that add vertical sparkle without feeling chaotic. Connections are frequent in the lowercase, while capitals read as more standalone, headline-like gestures with simplified, open shapes.
Works best for short-to-medium display settings where a handwritten, energetic feel is desired—brand marks, product names, packaging callouts, posters, and social media graphics. It can also serve for invitations or quotes when set with generous spacing and clear hierarchy against simpler companion type.
The overall tone is informal and upbeat, like quick confident handwriting used for emphasis. It feels personable and approachable, with enough stroke presence to read as assertive rather than delicate. The energetic slant and looping forms give it a spirited, friendly voice suited to contemporary casual branding.
Designed to mimic quick brush handwriting with a confident, modern rhythm, balancing readability with expressive movement. The goal appears to be an informal script that feels personable and bold enough to function as a headline voice.
In longer lines the strong forward motion and condensed shapes create a brisk texture, while the heavier strokes keep the color dense and graphic. The numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with rounded forms and a slightly irregular, human cadence that matches the text sample.