Cursive Esliv 8 is a very light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
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A delicate, right-slanted script with slender strokes and clean, tapered terminals. Letterforms are built from flowing, continuous curves with frequent loops in both capitals and lowercase, producing an even, calligraphic rhythm. The writing angle is consistent, with narrow overall proportions and generous internal counters that keep the texture open. Capitals are notably more embellished, featuring long entry strokes and occasional underline-like swashes, while the lowercase stays compact with fine ascenders and descenders.
This font performs best as a display script for short to medium phrases where its loops and swashes can read clearly—such as invitations, event materials, greeting cards, and signature-style branding. It also works well as an accent face on packaging or social graphics when paired with a quiet sans or serif for body copy.
The tone feels graceful and intimate, combining a formal calligraphy influence with a light, handwritten ease. Its airy stroke weight and looping forms suggest a polished, romantic voice suited to expressive, personal messaging.
The design appears intended to emulate a refined, pen-written cursive with elegant capital flourishes while maintaining a light, readable flow in lowercase. Its narrow, slanted construction and consistent rhythm prioritize an upscale, handwritten feel over utilitarian text setting.
The numerals follow the same slanted, lightly constructed style and appear designed to blend into running text rather than stand as rigid, geometric figures. The sample text shows strong word-shape continuity and smooth connections, with flourish behavior most prominent in uppercase initials.