Cursive Daked 8 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, quotes, invitations, airy, intimate, lively, poetic, casual, signature feel, personal tone, expressive display, handwritten realism, monoline, spidery, tall, lean, looping.
A lean, handwritten cursive with tall proportions and a quick, pen-drawn rhythm. Strokes stay mostly monoline with subtle pressure shifts at turns, creating a slightly textured, organic line. Letterforms are narrow and upright-leaning with long ascenders and descenders; many joins are implied rather than fully connected, giving the writing an open, sketchy flow. Terminals are tapered and sometimes hooked, and counters are small, contributing to a delicate overall color.
Well suited to short, expressive text such as logos, product names, headings, pull quotes, and event materials where a personal handwritten voice is desired. It works best at larger sizes, where the fine strokes, narrow spacing feel, and distinctive loops remain clear.
The tone is personal and spontaneous, like fast note-taking or a signature-style scrawl. Its narrow, high-stemmed forms feel elegant but informal, balancing charm and urgency with a lightly dramatic, scribbled energy.
The design appears intended to capture an unpolished yet stylish handwritten signature look—tall, narrow, and fluid—prioritizing personality and motion over formal calligraphic precision.
Uppercase characters are especially tall and gestural, often resembling single-stroke constructions with minimal crossbars, while lowercase relies on slender loops and compact bowls. Numerals follow the same hand-drawn logic with simple shapes and occasional hooks, matching the script’s brisk, elastic cadence.