Script Diraf 8 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: logo, packaging, greeting, headline, quote, friendly, retro, playful, romantic, whimsical, hand-lettered, charm, display, nostalgia, approachability, looping, rounded, bouncy, flourished, monoline-adjacent.
A rounded, looping script with a lively rightward slant and a soft, brush-like stroke modulation. Forms are built from generous curves and teardrop terminals, with occasional entry/exit strokes that suggest connection even when letters remain separate. Uppercase characters feature prominent swashes and curled arms, while lowercase shapes keep compact counters and a relatively small x-height, giving the line a buoyant rhythm. Numerals echo the letterforms with curved spines and decorative ends, maintaining consistent weight and a smooth, inked silhouette.
This font suits logos, product packaging, café or boutique branding, invitations, greeting cards, and upbeat headlines. It performs best at medium-to-large sizes where its terminals, curls, and internal counters can breathe, and it can add personality to short phrases or featured quotes.
The overall tone feels warm and personable, with a vintage, soda-shop charm. Its curls and bulbous terminals add a touch of whimsy and romance, making the text read as cheerful and expressive rather than formal or restrained.
The design appears intended to capture a polished hand-lettered look—smooth, confident strokes with decorative caps and friendly, rounded lowercase forms. It prioritizes charm and readability in display settings, balancing flourish with consistent, repeatable shapes.
Contrast is most noticeable at curves and joins, where strokes thicken through turns and taper into terminals. Spacing appears comfortable and slightly open for a script, helping individual letters remain clear at display sizes while still conveying a handwritten flow.