Cursive Yola 8 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids, social graphics, friendly, casual, playful, handmade, approachable, handmade warmth, casual emphasis, playful display, marker lettering, rounded, brushy, chunky, informal, bouncy.
A marker-like handwritten script with thick, rounded strokes and softly irregular contours. Letters are mostly upright with a gently bouncy baseline and variable rhythm, showing clear hand pressure and slight wobble in curves and terminals. Forms are open and simplified, with compact counters and a generally sturdy silhouette; joins appear occasionally, but many letters read as loosely connected or individually drawn. Numerals match the same chunky, hand-painted feel, prioritizing bold shape over precision.
Best suited for display settings where a handmade voice is desirable: posters, short headlines, packaging callouts, greeting cards, social media graphics, and playful branding. It can also work for short phrases on merch or labels where bold, friendly legibility is more important than typographic regularity.
The tone is relaxed and personable, like quick lettering with a felt-tip marker on a poster. Its uneven edges and lively spacing create an energetic, down-to-earth voice that feels informal, playful, and conversational rather than polished or corporate.
Likely intended to capture the immediacy of handwritten marker lettering—bold, readable, and characterful—while keeping shapes simple enough for quick recognition. The design emphasizes warmth and spontaneity over strict consistency, making it feel human and informal in use.
Uppercase characters are broad and attention-getting, while lowercase maintains a casual handwritten flow with intermittent connections. The stroke ends tend to be blunt and rounded, reinforcing a soft, friendly texture even at larger sizes.