Cursive Dilat 8 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, wedding, greeting cards, branding, quotes, elegant, romantic, airy, personal, refined, elegant script, personal touch, display emphasis, decorative capitals, looping, swashy, calligraphic, delicate, flowing.
A delicate, slanted cursive with long ascenders and descenders and an overall narrow, high-rhythm texture. Strokes taper at entries and exits, with smooth, pen-like curves and occasional hairline joins that keep the forms light on the page. Capitals are larger and more decorative, using looped bowls and soft flourishes, while lowercase maintains a steady baseline with rounded counters and open, flowing shapes. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple, slightly calligraphic forms that match the letter rhythm.
Well suited to invitations, wedding materials, greeting cards, boutique branding, and pull quotes where a graceful handwritten voice is desired. It works especially well for short phrases, names, and headlines, and can be paired with a simple serif or sans for supporting text.
The tone is graceful and intimate, suggesting handwritten correspondence and polished personal messaging rather than utilitarian text. Its looping capitals and gentle slant give it a romantic, invitation-like warmth with a refined finish.
Likely designed to deliver a polished handwritten script that feels personal yet composed, emphasizing elegant capitals, fluid connections, and a light, airy page color for display-oriented settings.
The design leans on gesture and continuous motion, with visible variability in character widths that enhances a natural handwritten feel. The overall spacing and narrow build create a light, vertical cadence that reads best when given a bit of breathing room.