Cursive Deluy 8 is a very light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, invitations, quotes, airy, elegant, romantic, casual, youthful, personal tone, signature look, modern elegance, light expression, monoline, brushlike, flowing, looping, slanted.
A delicate, slanted handwritten script with thin, brushlike strokes and gentle contrast from pressure-like thickening on curves and downstrokes. Letterforms are narrow and tall, with long ascenders and descenders and a notably small lowercase body, giving the line a high, willowy rhythm. Terminals taper softly, crossbars are light and abbreviated, and joins are mostly smooth with occasional breaks that keep the texture lively. Capitals are simplified and open, leaning toward single-stroke construction rather than ornate swashes, while overall spacing stays tight and linear.
Well-suited for branding accents, packaging labels, invitations, social posts, and quote-style headlines where a personal signature feel is desired. It works best for short-to-medium phrases, pairing well with a simple sans or serif for supporting text and maintaining clarity in layouts that can accommodate its fine strokes.
The font reads as light, intimate, and expressive—more like quick, confident penmanship than formal calligraphy. Its slim, upright-leaning energy and restrained ornamentation create a refined, romantic tone that still feels approachable and informal.
The design appears intended to capture a modern, graceful handwriting look—stylish and light, with a fluid rhythm that feels personal rather than typographically rigid. It prioritizes elegance and motion over strict uniformity, aiming to add a human, signature-like character to display typography.
Readability is strongest at display sizes where the fine strokes and small lowercase structures have room to breathe; at very small sizes the hairline weight and tight interiors can begin to soften. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, staying narrow and slightly irregular in width, which adds personality in headings and short strings.