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August in Cursive

August is one of the most-searched month names in cursive, driven by birthday cards for August-born friends, back-to-school printables, and journal headers that mark late summer. The word's mix of round letterforms and uprights gives cursive renderings a balanced rhythm, which is why August appears so often on planners, save-the-dates, and seasonal storefronts. Pairing the script with marigold, terracotta, and golden cream instantly anchors the design to the time of year.

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Try the free Dancing Script month-name sheet, or practise days, months and seasons in the matching seven-lesson pack. The PDFs are copying exercises, not editable calendars.

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“August” in 30 Cursive Fonts

See how “August” looks across every cursive font in our collection. Each font brings a unique character — from formal calligraphic scripts to relaxed handwriting styles.

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Tangerine

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Dancing Script

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Great Vibes

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Parisienne

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Sacramento

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Kaushan Script

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Alex Brush

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Caveat

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Mr De Haviland

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Satisfy

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Allura

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Yellowtail

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Arizonia

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Bad Script

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Berkshire Swash

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Marck Script

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Petit Formal Script

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Pinyon Script

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Italianno

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Niconne

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Quintessential

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Style Script

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Carattere

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Ephesis

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Luxurious Script

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Bilbo Swash Caps

When to Use “August” in Cursive

  • 1Monthly planner header for late summer bullet-journal spreads
  • 2Birthday card front for August-born friends featuring peridot-toned accents
  • 3Back-to-school printables with hand-lettered August headline
  • 4Storefront chalkboard announcing a August promotion or seasonal menu
  • 5Instagram carousel cover for a August content recap or photo dump

Best Fonts for “August” in Cursive

Design Tips for “August” in Cursive

  • 1Add small sunflower or wheat motifs around the word to ground August in its season without overwhelming the lettering itself.
  • 2Render August in marigold ink against a cream or ivory background for a timeless, on-brand seasonal look.
  • 3Scale August as the dominant headline and drop the year beneath it in a clean italic or small caps for a minimalist planner cover.
  • 4When using August on photographic backgrounds, add a subtle drop-shadow or thin outline so the cursive strokes stay legible at thumbnail size.

Frequently Asked Questions about “August” in Cursive

How do you write August in cursive?
Begin August with a tall looped capital, then connect each lowercase letter without lifting your pen. Maintain a consistent slant of around 35 degrees and keep the connecting strokes at the baseline so the word reads cleanly. Practice the trickiest letter combinations a few times on scratch paper before committing to your final card or print.
What is the best cursive font for August on a calendar or planner?
Dancing Script and Caveat are the most popular choices for monthly planner headers because their friendly, slightly bouncy letterforms read clearly at small sizes and pair well with grid layouts. Reserve formal scripts like Great Vibes for printed wall calendars where the lettering is large enough to show the flourishes.
Can I use cursive August text for
Yes — cursive August works beautifully for back-to-school printables. Choose a script with medium-weight strokes like Allura or Sacramento so the lettering holds up at print size, and keep your color palette tied to marigold, terracotta, and golden cream for a cohesive seasonal feel.

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