Cursive Dalis 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, posters, social media, friendly, casual, handmade, playful, approachable, handwritten feel, friendly tone, compact display, everyday script, rounded, monoline, bouncy, loopy, tall ascenders.
This typeface has a monoline, marker- or pen-like construction with gently rounded terminals and an easy, hand-drawn rhythm. Forms are tall and compact with relatively tight set widths, while ascenders and descenders extend noticeably, giving lines a lively vertical cadence. Strokes stay consistent in thickness with subtle wobble and soft curves that preserve a natural handwritten feel. Letter shapes lean mostly upright and retain clear, open counters, with occasional looped joins and simplified connections in the lowercase.
It works best for short to medium-length text where a personable handwritten voice is desired—such as headlines, logos, labels, invitations, quote graphics, and social posts. The narrow footprint can help fit longer titles into limited space while keeping a light, airy color on the page.
The overall tone is friendly and informal, like quick, confident handwriting meant to be read at a glance. Its bouncy proportions and soft endings create a warm, approachable voice that feels personal rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to deliver an authentic handwritten look with dependable readability, balancing playful loops with straightforward letterforms. It aims to provide a casual script flavor without heavy ornament, making it adaptable for everyday display and branding needs.
Capitals are simplified and slender, pairing cleanly with the more expressive lowercase. The numerals follow the same narrow, hand-drawn logic, keeping consistent stroke weight and rounded turns for a cohesive texture across mixed content.