Cursive Efruh 8 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, social media, friendly, energetic, casual, retro, brush handwriting, casual display, lively branding, brushy, slanted, compact, high-velocity, looped.
A slanted brush-script with compact proportions and lively, calligraphic stroke movement. The letterforms show medium contrast with tapered terminals, rounded joins, and occasional looped constructions, giving the set a fluid handwritten rhythm while remaining fairly consistent in weight. Uppercase characters are expressive and slightly swashy, while the lowercase is tighter and more utilitarian, with short ascenders/descenders relative to the overall width. Numerals follow the same brush logic, using simplified, slightly irregular curves that keep the texture cohesive in text.
Best suited to short display settings where the brush texture and slanted rhythm can be appreciated—headlines, poster titles, packaging callouts, café menus, and logo wordmarks. It can also work for social graphics and quotes when set with comfortable line spacing to avoid dark buildup in dense paragraphs.
The font conveys an upbeat, informal tone—like quick marker lettering used for notes, menus, or personal branding. Its brisk slant and brushy modulation create a sense of motion and confidence, while the rounded shapes keep it approachable rather than formal.
Designed to mimic fast, confident brush handwriting with a consistent, inked look that feels personal and energetic. The compact build and strong stroke presence suggest an emphasis on attention-grabbing display use while still maintaining legibility in short phrases.
Spacing appears naturally variable, producing a handwritten flow in words rather than a rigid, mechanical cadence. Some letters lean toward semi-connection in running text, and the heavy downstrokes can build a strong black presence in longer lines, especially at larger sizes.