Cursive Delas 8 is a very light, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
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A delicate, right-leaning cursive with fine hairline strokes and crisp, calligraphic contrast. Letterforms are slender and lightly built, with long ascenders and descenders that create generous vertical rhythm and plenty of white space. Capitals feature restrained swashes and occasional looped entries, while lowercase shapes keep a compact body with small counters and smooth, continuous joins. Stroke terminals are clean and tapered, giving the design a fast, fluid pen-drawn look with controlled consistency.
Well suited to short-to-medium display settings such as invitations, greeting cards, wedding collateral, boutique branding, cosmetic or lifestyle packaging, and promotional headlines. It also works for pull quotes or name treatments where a signature-like feel is desired, while longer text will benefit from generous size and spacing.
The font conveys a graceful, intimate tone—more like a neat signature than a formal script. Its light touch and looping gestures feel romantic and polished, suggesting elegance without heaviness. Overall it reads as expressive and personable, suited to moments that call for a softer voice.
Designed to emulate quick, elegant handwriting with a controlled calligraphic cadence—prioritizing a refined, airy texture and graceful movement over dense text practicality. The emphasis appears to be on stylish capitals, flowing joins, and a light overall color for upscale, personal applications.
The narrow proportions and tall extenders make line spacing important; tighter leading can cause descenders and ascenders to crowd. Numerals follow the same handwritten rhythm, staying slim and lightly ornamented to match the text color.