Cursive Dabuf 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: logos, packaging, social media, headlines, invites, friendly, casual, lively, personal, approachable, handwritten feel, quick warmth, informal clarity, expressive headings, everyday charm, brushy, tapered, bouncy, compact, rounded.
The letterforms are slanted and brush-like, with tapered stroke endings and gentle swelling through curves that suggests a pen or marker. Shapes are compact and vertically oriented, with a modest x-height and bouncy baseline that creates a natural handwritten cadence. Connections are selective rather than fully continuous, and the overall texture alternates between smooth loops and sharper turns, producing an energetic, slightly uneven hand-drawn color.
Well-suited for branding that wants a personable voice—cafés, boutiques, beauty, lifestyle, and craft-oriented packaging. It works especially well for logos, social posts, invitations, quotes, and headline treatments where a handwritten accent is desired. For longer paragraphs or very small sizes, the energetic irregularity and compact proportions may reduce readability compared with a simpler text face.
This script feels friendly and personal, with the casual confidence of quick handwriting. Its lively rhythm and soft, rounded motion give it an approachable, upbeat tone that reads as modern and informal rather than ceremonial.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of real handwriting while staying clear enough for short phrases and display sizes. Its tapered strokes and animated forms aim to add personality and motion without becoming overly ornate.
Uppercase letters show bold, gesture-driven construction with distinctive loops and entry strokes, while the lowercase maintains a simpler, quick-hand rhythm. Numerals match the same handwritten logic, with rounded forms and a slightly playful, drawn-on feel.