Cursive Dagem 8 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, posters, social media, greeting cards, playful, friendly, casual, lively, handmade, handwritten feel, friendly branding, expressive lettering, brushy, rounded, bouncy, looping, expressive.
A lively brush-script style with a rightward slant, rounded terminals, and soft, swelling strokes that mimic pressure from a marker or brush pen. Letterforms lean on tall ascenders and compact lowercase proportions, with variable character widths and a slightly bouncy baseline that reinforces the hand-drawn rhythm. Strokes are mostly continuous and smooth, with occasional tight joins and looped entries/exits that read clearly at display sizes.
Best suited for short headlines, quotes, and brand phrases where a friendly handwritten voice is desirable. It works well on packaging, posters, and social graphics, and can add warmth to invitations or greeting-card style layouts. For longer text, larger sizes and generous spacing help preserve clarity as the strokes and joins become more prominent.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a conversational, handwritten energy. Its flowing motion and rounded shapes give it a warm, personable feel that suits informal messaging and cheerful branding.
Likely designed to emulate fast, confident brush lettering with a polished consistency, delivering an informal cursive look that feels personal while remaining legible in typical display settings.
Uppercase forms are more gestural and decorative than the lowercase, helping them function as attention-getting initials. Numerals follow the same casual brush rhythm, keeping stroke weight and curvature consistent with the letters.