Cursive Sobem 8 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, headlines, greeting cards, social posts, friendly, playful, casual, crafty, approachable, handwritten warmth, informal branding, playful display, craft aesthetic, rounded, brushy, loopy, bouncy, soft terminals.
A casual script with a thick, brush-like stroke and gently modulated contrast. Letterforms are rounded and slightly condensed, with soft, teardrop-like terminals and occasional looped joins that mimic quick handwriting. The rhythm is lively and a bit bouncy, with variable letter widths and simplified, sturdy shapes that hold together well at display sizes. Numerals and capitals share the same confident, inked-in feel, maintaining a cohesive, hand-drawn texture across the set.
Works best for short to medium-length display copy where a personable handwritten feel is desired—such as packaging, invitations, greeting cards, posters, social graphics, and casual branding. The heavy stroke weight and compact proportions also make it effective for labels and punchy headlines when set with comfortable spacing.
The font reads warm and informal, with an upbeat, personal tone that feels conversational rather than formal. Its plump strokes and looping details give it a cheerful, crafty character suited to friendly messaging and lighthearted branding.
Designed to capture the look of bold, quick brush lettering in a clean, repeatable digital form—prioritizing warmth, charm, and readability over formal calligraphic precision.
Capitals lean toward simplified, sign-like silhouettes with rounded corners, while lowercase forms add personality through loops and occasional connecting strokes. The overall texture is dense and dark, so it benefits from a bit of breathing room in tracking and line spacing, especially in longer text.