Cursive Dilip 8 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, logos, packaging, social media, posters, casual, handwritten, friendly, energetic, modern, handwritten feel, signature style, casual display, personal tone, brushy, fluid, slanted, rounded, monolineish.
A lively cursive script with a consistent rightward slant and smooth, brush-like stroke flow. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with rounded joins and tapered terminals that suggest quick, continuous writing. Capitals are larger and more gestural, mixing looped and simplified structures, while lowercase forms stay streamlined with modest ascenders/descenders. Numerals follow the same handwritten rhythm, with simple, slightly angular curves and minimal ornament.
Well-suited to short display lines where a handwritten voice is desired: brand marks, product packaging, social posts, headlines, and promotional graphics. It can also work for quotes or invitations when set at comfortable sizes with generous tracking to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is informal and personable, like a confident marker signature. Its quick rhythm and energetic curves give it a contemporary, upbeat feel that reads as approachable rather than formal.
Designed to emulate fast, natural cursive writing with a signature-like presence while keeping shapes consistent enough for repeated display use. The emphasis is on fluid motion, compact proportions, and an easy, friendly read in short phrases.
Connections appear frequent in lowercase and in mixed-case words, creating a steady baseline flow, though some letters can remain loosely separated depending on spacing. The texture stays relatively even across the set, with subtle thick–thin variation coming more from stroke direction than strong contrast.