Cursive Dakev 10 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, quotes, social graphics, casual, friendly, playful, personal, lively, human warmth, casual emphasis, signature feel, friendly branding, brushy, looping, bouncy, informal, monoline-ish.
A lively handwritten script with a lightly brushed stroke and gently tapered terminals. Letterforms lean forward with a quick, rhythmic motion, mixing open curves and occasional looped joins to create a natural, note-like flow. Uppercase characters are tall and simplified, while the lowercase shows more cursive behavior with elastic bowls, narrow counters, and descenders that swing slightly below the baseline. Spacing is loose and organic, with modest variation in stroke pressure that keeps the texture airy rather than heavy.
Well-suited for short headlines, pull quotes, packaging copy, and brand touchpoints that benefit from a personal voice. It can also work for invitations, cards, and social media graphics where a casual handwritten feel is desired; longer paragraphs may need generous size and spacing to maintain clarity.
The overall tone feels approachable and conversational, like a neat marker note or a friendly signature. Its energetic slant and soft curves give it a cheerful, everyday warmth that reads as informal and human.
Designed to capture an easy, modern handwritten look with just enough brush-like modulation to feel expressive, while keeping letterforms consistent enough for repeatable display use. The intent seems to balance legibility with a spontaneous, signature-style charm.
Connections between letters appear optional in places, producing a semi-connected texture that avoids looking overly calligraphic. Numerals follow the same hand-drawn logic, staying simple and readable while retaining the same forward rhythm and slight stroke modulation.