Cursive Kihy 1 is a very light, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, invitations, branding, headlines, quotes, elegant, airy, romantic, refined, delicate, signature look, stylish display, expressive writing, elegant branding, monoline, calligraphic, looping, swashy, slanted.
A delicate cursive script with a pronounced rightward slant and very thin, ink-like strokes. Letterforms are built from long, continuous curves with occasional looped bowls and extended entry/exit strokes that create a lively baseline movement. Capitals are tall and expansive, often formed with sweeping, ribbon-like gestures, while lowercase is compact with small counters and minimal emphasis on vertical stems. Overall texture is open and light, with inconsistent joins (some letters connect, others break) that reinforces a natural handwritten rhythm.
This script works best for display uses where its thin strokes and sweeping capitals can be appreciated—such as logos, boutique branding, invitations, greeting cards, and short headline or quote treatments. It is particularly effective at larger sizes and in contexts that allow generous spacing and uncluttered backgrounds.
The tone is graceful and intimate, reading like quick, stylish handwriting rather than formal penmanship. Its light touch and sweeping capitals give it a romantic, upscale feel, while the slightly irregular flow keeps it personable and expressive.
The design appears intended to capture a fashionable, handwritten signature aesthetic—prioritizing fluid motion, elegant loops, and expressive capitals over uniform, text-oriented regularity. The overall construction suggests a focus on distinctive wordmarks and stylish titling rather than long-form readability.
The design leans heavily on long ascenders, generous loops, and occasional flourish-like terminals, which can create striking word shapes in short settings. Because strokes are extremely thin, the font’s character is driven more by gesture and spacing than by stroke mass, and it benefits from ample white space around it.