Cursive Dabih 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, social posts, quotes, posters, branding, casual, friendly, personal, lively, playful, handwritten feel, friendly tone, quick notes, informal display, brushy, loose, bouncy, rounded, monoline-ish.
A lively handwritten script with a smooth, slightly brush-like stroke and modest tapering at turns and terminals. Letters lean consistently forward, with narrow proportions, compact counters, and a tight rhythm that keeps words cohesive. Uppercase forms are simple and loop-leaning, while lowercase shapes favor quick, single-stroke constructions and occasional open joins rather than fully continuous connections. Numerals match the informal handwriting logic, with rounded forms and simplified details that keep the texture even across mixed content.
Well suited to casual branding moments such as packaging callouts, café or boutique identity accents, social media graphics, and headline-style quotes. It can also work for posters and invitations when used in short to medium lines, paired with a calmer sans or serif for supporting text.
The overall tone feels conversational and upbeat, like quick notes written with a felt-tip pen. Its energetic slant and springy curves create an approachable, human presence that reads as informal and spontaneous rather than polished or ceremonial.
Designed to capture the immediacy of real handwriting with a forward-leaning, narrow script rhythm and an even, pen-like texture. The aim appears to be an expressive, legible everyday cursive that adds warmth and personality without heavy contrast or ornate flourishes.
Spacing and stroke behavior produce a slightly uneven, organic baseline flow that adds charm in short phrases. The narrow build and compact interior spaces make it visually efficient, but the best results come from giving it enough size and leading so the forms can breathe.