Cursive Dagaz 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, posters, social media, branding, casual, energetic, friendly, expressive, handmade, handwritten feel, fast brush, personal tone, compact display, brushy, fluid, rounded, bouncy, upright-leaning.
A lively handwritten script with brush-pen behavior and a consistent rightward slant. Strokes show softly tapered terminals and occasional pressure-driven thickening, producing a crisp, inked rhythm without looking heavy. Letterforms are narrow and tall, with compact counters, tight sidebearings, and a bouncy baseline that gives words an uneven, human cadence. Curves are rounded and open, while verticals are elongated; joins are often implied rather than fully connected, preserving a fast, drawn feel.
Works best at display sizes where its narrow, energetic word shapes and brushy texture can be appreciated—such as headlines, packaging callouts, posters, and social graphics. It can also support short brand phrases, logos, or labels where an informal, handmade voice is desired, but may feel busy in long passages of small text.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, like quick signage or a confident note written with a marker brush. It reads informal and contemporary, with a bit of flair that feels approachable rather than ornamental. The motion and slight irregularities add warmth and spontaneity.
Designed to capture the speed and personality of brush handwriting while maintaining clear, repeatable letterforms for typesetting. The narrow proportions and rhythmic slant aim to create compact, animated lines with a contemporary casual voice.
Capitals are simple and airy with minimal embellishment, while the lowercase introduces more looped movement in forms like g, j, y, and z. Numerals follow the same narrow, handwritten logic, staying legible while retaining the brisk, slightly varied stroke endings seen in the letters. The texture stays consistent across the alphabet and sample text, supporting cohesive word shapes.