Cursive Dalem 8 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, posters, greeting cards, friendly, casual, playful, approachable, lively, handwritten warmth, informal display, personal voice, quick lettering, monoline, rounded, loopy, bouncy, smooth.
This font presents a smooth, handwritten script with a consistent, pen-like stroke and gently rounded terminals. Letterforms lean forward with a relaxed, slightly bouncy baseline rhythm, mixing occasional joins with clear, separate shapes for legibility. Curves are generous and open, with simplified construction and minimal ornament, while capitals show taller, loopier gestures that stand out without becoming overly flourished. Overall spacing is compact and rhythm-driven, with subtle irregularities that preserve an authentic hand-drawn feel.
It works well for short-to-medium display copy where a personal, hand-lettered voice is desired—such as logos, product packaging, headlines, invitations, and social media graphics. The steady stroke and open shapes also make it suitable for quotes or captions when set with comfortable tracking and moderate line spacing.
The tone is warm and conversational, suggesting quick, confident handwriting rather than formal calligraphy. Its lively slant and rounded forms give it a friendly, personal character that feels upbeat and informal, suitable for messaging that aims to feel human and spontaneous.
The design appears intended to capture an easygoing handwritten look with dependable readability, balancing casual loops and forward motion with simple, repeatable forms. It aims to feel informal and expressive while remaining clean enough for modern digital and print use.
The uppercase set reads as expressive and slightly more gestural than the lowercase, helping with emphasis in short phrases. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, remaining simple and consistent with the script’s rounded, pen-drawn texture.