Cursive Daref 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, social media, posters, casual, friendly, handmade, expressive, playful, handmade charm, casual voice, expressive display, personal note, brushy, loopy, bouncy, tall ascenders, open counters.
A lively handwritten script with brush-pen character, combining fluid joins with occasional breaks for a natural, drawn-on-the-fly rhythm. Strokes show subtle contrast and soft, rounded terminals, with narrow letterforms that rise into tall ascenders and deep, looping descenders. The lowercase is compact with a notably low x-height, while capitals are taller and more gestural, lending a varied, organic texture across words. Numerals and punctuation follow the same informal, slightly irregular stroke behavior and rounded finishing.
Well-suited for short, expressive text such as headlines, brand marks, packaging callouts, and social media graphics where a personal voice is desirable. It also works for posters, invitations, and quotes when set with generous tracking and line spacing to let the loops and descenders breathe.
The overall tone is approachable and upbeat, with an easygoing, personal feel that reads like quick marker or brush handwriting. Its slightly bouncy baseline and loopy forms add warmth and spontaneity, making it feel conversational rather than formal.
Designed to capture an informal brush-script note-taking style with energetic movement and a personable voice. The narrow, tall rhythm and low x-height suggest an aim for stylish, compact word shapes that feel handcrafted and contemporary.
Connections are generally smooth and cursive, but not overly polished, preserving a handmade authenticity. The silhouette stays clean and legible at display sizes, while the narrow proportions and tight lowercase can make long passages feel dense at small sizes.