Cursive Kyliv 16 is a very light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, invitations, quotes, social posts, packaging, airy, intimate, elegant, casual, delicate, handwritten feel, personal tone, elegant display, space saving, monoline, looping, slanted, tall ascenders, loose rhythm.
A delicate, pen-like script with a consistent, fine stroke and a rightward slant. Letterforms are tall and narrow with long ascenders and descenders, and many strokes resolve in tapered entry and exit terminals. Connections are selective rather than fully continuous, giving the writing a loose, natural cadence; capitals are larger and more gestural, with occasional loops and extended cross-strokes. Numerals follow the same light, handwritten construction and remain open and simple, matching the overall brisk, linear texture.
Works best for short-to-medium display copy where a handwritten voice is desired—greeting cards, invitations, personal stationery, quotes, and social graphics. It can also suit light, elegant packaging or labels, especially when paired with a simple sans for supporting text.
The tone feels personal and understated—like quick, confident handwriting with a refined edge. Its lightness and narrow build create an airy, graceful impression that reads as friendly and slightly romantic without becoming overly ornate.
Designed to emulate quick, legible cursive with a fine pen line, prioritizing an airy texture and expressive capitals. The narrow, tall proportions and restrained detailing suggest a focus on graceful, space-efficient headlines and personalized messaging rather than dense body text.
The sample lines show a lively baseline and spacing that reinforces a natural handwritten rhythm, with noticeable variation in letter width and generous vertical reach. Uppercase forms stand out as expressive anchors, while lowercase stays compact and nimble, producing a high-contrast texture between capitals and text size rather than through heavy strokes.