Cursive Niriv 8 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, quotes, packaging, social media, friendly, casual, playful, romantic, handmade, handwritten warmth, friendly display, personal tone, monoline, rounded, looping, fluid, bouncy.
A flowing cursive script with smooth, rounded strokes and a lightly calligraphic rhythm. Letterforms lean consistently and show gentle stroke modulation, with soft terminals and frequent looped forms in ascenders and descenders. Connections appear natural in running text, while capitals are more decorative and open, with simple swashes and generous curves. Overall spacing is airy, and the figures follow the same handwritten logic with simple, slightly irregular shapes.
Well suited for short to medium text where a personal voice is desired, such as invitations, greeting cards, quote graphics, and social posts. It can also work for product packaging, labels, and small branding moments when paired with a simple sans for supporting text.
The font conveys an approachable, personal tone—like neat handwriting used for notes, invitations, or labeling. Its looping forms and steady slant add a warm, slightly romantic feel, while the light touch keeps it informal rather than formal or ceremonial.
The design appears intended to replicate smooth everyday cursive with a slightly polished, display-friendly consistency. It prioritizes a pleasant handwritten flow, expressive loops, and clear word shapes for personable messaging.
Uppercase characters tend to be taller and more expressive than the lowercase, helping create emphasis in initial caps. Descenders on letters like g, j, and y are long and curving, adding movement and a lively baseline rhythm in paragraphs.