Cursive Hiko 15 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, brand signatures, fashion, beauty, headlines, elegant, airy, romantic, personal, sophisticated, signature feel, graceful motion, personal tone, display emphasis, calligraphic, flowing, looped, slanted, fine-line.
A delicate, slanted script with fine, pen-like strokes and smooth, continuous curves. Letterforms are compact and tall-leaning, with long entry/exit strokes that create an unbroken rhythm in words. Capitals feature pronounced swashes and occasional looped constructions, while lowercase shapes stay restrained and narrow, relying on slender joins and tapered terminals. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simplified, slightly angled forms that match the overall cadence.
Best suited to short, prominent text where its swashes and connective flow can be appreciated—wedding or event invitations, boutique branding, packaging accents, social graphics, and editorial headlines. It also works well for logo-style wordmarks or signature lines, especially when paired with a simple sans or serif for body copy.
The tone is refined and intimate, reading like quick, practiced signature writing rather than formal engraving. Its lightness and sweeping connections lend a graceful, romantic feel, while the energetic slant keeps it lively and contemporary.
Designed to emulate a swift, elegant handwritten script with a signature-like presence. The emphasis is on graceful motion, slim strokes, and expressive capitals to deliver a personal, upscale look in display settings.
Stroke endings frequently taper to sharp points, and ascenders/descenders extend with gentle curves that add flourish without heavy ornamentation. Spacing appears naturally uneven in a handwritten way, which enhances authenticity but can make very small sizes feel more fragile.