Cursive Damaf 8 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, social media, logos, playful, casual, friendly, handmade, lively, handmade charm, display impact, casual voice, expressive lettering, brushy, condensed, bouncy, rounded, punchy.
A narrow, brush-pen style script with dark, confident strokes and gently rounded terminals. Letterforms are tall and condensed with a slightly bouncy baseline rhythm and a mix of connected and lightly separated joins that keep it feeling handwritten rather than strictly calligraphic. Strokes show subtle modulation and occasional tapering, with simplified loops and compact counters that help the alphabet stay cohesive at display sizes.
Best suited for short, high-impact copy where a friendly handmade feel is desired—headlines, posters, product labels, and social graphics. It can also work for logo wordmarks or event branding when set with generous spacing and ample size to preserve its brushy details.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, like quick marker lettering for posters or packaging. Its energetic rhythm and slightly imperfect, drawn-by-hand finish give it a personal, informal voice that reads as fun rather than formal.
Designed to mimic fast, confident brush handwriting in a condensed, display-friendly proportion. The aim appears to be strong visual character and immediacy, prioritizing personality and bold texture over formal script refinement.
Capitals are prominent and gestural, often built from a few bold strokes that create strong word shapes in headlines. Numerals follow the same narrow, handwritten logic with simple forms and a consistent dark color, supporting casual display use alongside text.