Cursive Bunew 8 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, quotes, casual, friendly, lively, expressive, personal, handwritten feel, quick brush, expressive display, signature tone, brushy, slanted, looping, bouncy, fluid.
A slanted, brush-pen script with rounded terminals and softly tapered strokes that mimic quick, continuous handwriting. Letterforms are built from smooth curves and looping joins, with a lively baseline bounce and noticeably varied character widths. Uppercase shapes are larger and more gestural, often using long entry/exit strokes, while the lowercase stays compact with short ascenders and a small x-height. Counters are open and oval, and the overall texture is dark but not rigid, retaining hand-drawn irregularities in curves and stroke endings.
Well-suited to short display text such as logos, product names, packaging callouts, posters, and social media graphics where a handwritten signature-like tone is desired. It also works for headings and pull quotes, especially when paired with a neutral sans or serif for body copy.
The font reads as informal and personable, with an upbeat rhythm that feels conversational and human. Its energetic slant and sweeping capitals add a hint of flair without becoming formal or calligraphic, making it feel approachable and modern-handwritten.
Designed to capture the look of fast, confident brush handwriting—prioritizing flow, personality, and distinctive word shapes. The emphasis on sweeping capitals and rhythmic lowercase suggests an intent to deliver an expressive, informal script for attention-grabbing display typography.
Spacing appears intentionally loose enough to keep forms from colliding, but the varying widths and animated terminals create a dynamic word shape that benefits from moderate tracking. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple, slightly angled forms that match the script’s cadence.