Cursive Dalus 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, posters, invitations, friendly, casual, playful, handmade, lively, handwritten feel, expressive display, friendly tone, compact lettering, brushy, looping, rounded, bouncy, informal.
A lively handwritten script with a brush-pen feel, built from narrow, slightly right-leaning strokes and rounded, looped constructions. Strokes show subtle thick–thin movement consistent with pressure and speed, with tapered terminals and occasional ink-like swell at joins. Letterforms are compact and tall, with long ascenders/descenders and a rhythmic, bouncy baseline that keeps words animated while remaining fairly consistent across the set.
Works well for short-to-medium display text where a personable, handcrafted voice is desired—logos, boutique branding, product packaging, quotes, posters, and social media graphics. It’s best used at moderate sizes or larger so the quick, brushy details and tight proportions stay clear.
The overall tone is approachable and upbeat, like quick marker lettering used for notes, menus, or social captions. Its energetic loops and brisk slant read as expressive and personal rather than formal or meticulous.
Designed to mimic fast, confident brush handwriting with a cohesive rhythm and an informal script flow. The compact, upright-tall shapes and looping forms suggest an emphasis on expressiveness and friendliness in display settings.
Capitals are prominent and simplified, designed to lead words with bold, gestural shapes. Spacing feels naturally irregular in a hand-drawn way, and the narrow proportions help keep longer lines compact while preserving a fluid, cursive flow.