Cursive Niluy 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, greeting cards, social posts, quotes, friendly, casual, playful, handmade, approachable, handwritten charm, casual voice, display emphasis, friendly branding, monoline-ish, rounded, looping, bouncy, soft terminals.
A lively, handwritten script with a right-leaning, drawn-with-a-pen feel. Strokes are mostly smooth and rounded with modest contrast and soft, tapered endings, creating an airy, open rhythm rather than dense calligraphy. Letterforms show simplified, single-story constructions and frequent looped ascenders/descenders, with a notably petite lowercase body that sits low relative to tall ascenders. Capitals are tall and gestural, often built from a single flowing stroke, giving headings a distinctive, personal silhouette.
This typeface works best where a personal, friendly voice is desired—short headlines, packaging accents, boutique branding, invitations, greeting cards, and social media graphics. It is especially effective at larger sizes where the loops, terminals, and lively slant can be appreciated without crowding.
The font reads as warm and informal, with a cheerful bounce that feels conversational and human. Its loops and soft curves suggest a relaxed, upbeat tone suited to personable messaging rather than formal communication.
The design appears intended to simulate quick, confident handwriting with a clean, legible flow, emphasizing charm and approachability over strict uniformity. Its tall capitals and petite lowercase help create expressive word shapes suited to display-oriented typography.
Spacing and joins feel naturally inconsistent in a pleasant way, reinforcing the hand-rendered character. Numerals follow the same rounded, pen-written logic, with simple shapes and gentle curves that pair comfortably with the letters.