Cursive Umnis 8 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, packaging, headlines, quotes, elegant, romantic, expressive, vintage, refined, signature feel, brush calligraphy, elegant display, personal tone, brushy, calligraphic, looping, slanted, swashy.
A slanted, brush-pen script with pronounced stroke contrast and a lively, handwritten rhythm. Letterforms are narrow and compact with a relatively short x-height, while ascenders and descenders extend generously to create a flowing line. Strokes taper into fine hairlines at entry/exit points and swell through curves, giving a crisp calligraphic texture. Characters are mostly semi-connected in running text, with frequent joining tendencies and occasional lifted transitions; capitals feature larger, more decorative constructions with soft loops and angled terminals.
Well-suited for invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, and packaging where a graceful handwritten voice is desired. It also works effectively in short headlines, pull quotes, and social graphics; for best clarity, use at moderate-to-large sizes where the fine hairlines and tight proportions can breathe.
The font conveys a polished, romantic tone—expressive and personable like a neat signature, yet refined enough for upscale styling. Its swashy curves and brisk rightward motion add a sense of warmth and movement without feeling overly playful.
The design appears intended to emulate confident brush lettering with a controlled, calligraphic finish—balancing legibility with stylish flair. Its compact proportions and energetic slant suggest a focus on creating elegant, space-efficient script lines that still feel personal and crafted.
Round letters show smooth, oval countershapes, while diagonals and cross-strokes keep a sharp, energetic angle. Numerals follow the same script logic with tapered starts and curved finishes, maintaining the handwritten consistency across the set.