Cursive Dagah 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, quotes, headlines, friendly, casual, playful, personal, lively, handmade feel, informal warmth, quick lettering, expressive headlines, brushy, monolinear, looping, loose, tall.
A tall, brush-pen handwritten script with a lively rhythm and gently irregular letter widths. Strokes feel mostly monolinear with subtle pressure-driven swelling at curves and joins, and tapered terminals that mimic a quick marker or brush tip. Letterforms are narrow and elongated, with small counters and compact lowercase bodies contrasted by prominent ascenders and descenders. Connections are frequent in the lowercase, while capitals read as standalone, simplified forms that keep the same brisk, drawn-in-one-go energy.
This font suits short, expressive text where a personal touch is desired—brand marks, product labels, café or boutique signage, social posts, invitations, and pull quotes. It performs best at larger sizes where the narrow proportions and fine joins stay clear and the brushy texture can be appreciated.
The overall tone is approachable and informal, like a quick note written with a felt-tip pen. Its looping joins and springy verticals give it a cheerful, conversational personality, leaning more everyday and handmade than polished or formal.
The design appears intended to capture quick, natural handwriting with brush-pen character—prioritizing warmth and spontaneity over strict geometric consistency. Its narrow, tall structure helps it fit longer words in compact spaces while still reading as energetic and hand-drawn.
The texture is intentionally imperfect, with slight wobble and stroke variation that adds authenticity at display sizes. Numerals and capitals maintain the same handwritten cadence, helping mixed-case headlines feel cohesive rather than overly typeset.