Cursive Delam 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social posts, invitations, quotes, casual, friendly, romantic, lively, personal, handwritten charm, display emphasis, personal tone, modern script, brushy, looping, slanted, airy, expressive.
A slanted, handwritten script with a brush-pen feel and gently modulated strokes. Letterforms are tall and compact with narrow proportions, long ascenders/descenders, and frequent entry/exit strokes that create a flowing rhythm. Curves are rounded and elastic, with occasional sharp turns and tapered terminals that suggest fast, confident pen movement. Capitals are more ornate and open, while lowercase forms stay simple and legible with light joining behavior and an overall smooth baseline flow.
Works well for short to medium display copy where a personal, human touch is desired—brand marks, boutique packaging, event invitations, social media graphics, and pull quotes. It can also suit light editorial headings, especially when paired with a restrained sans or serif for supporting text.
The tone is relaxed and personable, like neat everyday handwriting dressed up for display. Its looping shapes and brisk slant give it a warm, slightly romantic energy that feels contemporary and approachable rather than formal.
The design appears intended to mimic quick brush handwriting in a clean, repeatable typeform—balancing expressive loops and swashes with enough consistency to remain readable in phrases and headlines.
The texture varies naturally from letter to letter, producing a lively, handcrafted color on the line. In longer words, the prominent ascenders and descending loops create a distinctive vertical cadence that adds emphasis without becoming overly decorative.