Cursive Tigaw 8 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, branding, packaging, social media, headlines, casual, energetic, friendly, playful, handmade, handwritten feel, quick lettering, friendly display, expressive headlines, brushy, organic, rounded, monoline-ish, bouncy.
A lively brush-script with a forward slant and compact, upright proportions. Strokes show a marker/brush feel with subtly tapered ends, rounded joins, and slightly irregular contours that keep the rhythm handmade rather than geometric. Letterforms are generally narrow with tall ascenders and a compact lowercase, and the overall texture stays dark and confident with clear stroke presence. Connections are suggested by cursive construction and flowing entry/exit strokes, while spacing remains readable in the sample text.
Works best for short-to-medium display copy where a friendly, handcrafted voice is desirable—posters, product packaging, café menus, social media graphics, and brand accents. It can also serve as an expressive headline companion to a neutral text face, while longer paragraphs may benefit from generous leading to preserve its airy, handwritten rhythm.
The tone is informal and personable, like quick handwritten signage or a note written with a felt-tip pen. Its energetic bounce and smooth curves give it a cheerful, approachable character that feels contemporary and relaxed rather than formal.
The design appears intended to mimic quick brush lettering with controlled legibility: a compact, slanted script that feels spontaneous yet consistent. It prioritizes personality and motion, delivering a bold handwritten presence without overly ornate loops or complex detailing.
Uppercase forms behave like script capitals—simple, brushy silhouettes that read well at display sizes. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with rounded terminals and a consistent, sketch-like cadence across the set.