Cursive Atdam 8 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, quotes, invitations, social graphics, friendly, playful, lively, casual, whimsical, handwritten charm, casual display, personal tone, expressive caps, brushy, looping, bouncy, monoline feel, pointed terminals.
A lively, pen-and-brush style script with a pronounced rightward slant and a bouncy baseline. Strokes move between thin hairlines and heavier downstrokes, with tapered, pointed terminals and occasional teardrop-like counters and loops. Letterforms are narrow and vertically oriented, with tall ascenders/descenders and compact lowercase bodies, giving the face an airy rhythm and quick, handwritten cadence. Connections are suggested by flowing entry and exit strokes in the lowercase, while capitals are more standalone with decorative swashes and simplified joins.
Best suited for short to medium-length display text such as logos, product labels, headings, pull quotes, greeting cards, and event materials. It also works well for lifestyle and food-related design where a personal, handwritten voice is desired. For longer passages, using generous size and spacing will help maintain clarity as the lively stroke contrast and loops become more prominent.
The overall tone is warm and informal, like quick handwritten lettering for notes, menus, or packaging. Loops and soft curves add charm and approachability, while the sharper tapers keep it energetic rather than delicate. It reads as upbeat and personable, leaning toward crafty and boutique rather than corporate.
Designed to capture the spontaneity of casual cursive handwriting while maintaining enough consistency for polished display typography. The narrow, upright proportions and strong tapers aim to create a crisp, energetic texture that feels handcrafted without becoming overly ornate.
Capitals are expressive and slightly varied in construction, adding a hand-drawn authenticity in mixed-case settings. Numerals follow the same cursive motion, with rounded forms and occasional looped details, making them feel integrated with the letterforms. The texture is most consistent at display sizes where the contrast and tapering are clearly visible.