Cursive Dimay 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, packaging, social media, headlines, friendly, playful, romantic, casual, airy, handwritten feel, warmth, expressive caps, casual display, signature style, looping, brushy, swashy, rounded, bouncy.
A lively cursive script with a forward slant, narrow letterforms, and a flowing, pen-drawn rhythm. Strokes show subtle thick–thin modulation with rounded terminals and frequent looped forms, giving characters a soft, brush-like finish. Capitals are taller and more expressive with occasional swashes, while lowercase forms stay compact and quick, with many letters joining naturally in words. Numerals echo the handwritten feel with smooth curves and open counters, maintaining the same informal, slightly bouncy baseline movement.
This font suits short-to-medium display settings where a friendly handwritten voice is desired—such as invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, product packaging, and social posts. It also works well for headings, pull quotes, and signature-style accents when paired with a simple sans or serif for body copy.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, like neat but relaxed handwriting. Its looping forms and gentle contrast suggest warmth and approachability, leaning toward romantic and crafty without becoming overly formal.
The design appears intended to mimic smooth, everyday cursive written with a flexible pen or brush, balancing expressive loops with enough regularity to remain legible in phrases. It aims to provide a personable, handcrafted look for modern display typography.
Word shapes stay readable in continuous text, but the narrow proportions and compact lowercase can feel delicate at smaller sizes. The most distinctive personality comes from the animated capitals and the consistent, rounded stroke endings that keep the texture soft rather than sharp.