Cursive Rikap 7 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, branding, headlines, social media, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, warm, brush script, casual voice, human touch, cheerful display, brushy, rounded, bouncy, informal, expressive.
A heavy, brush-pen script with rounded terminals and a slightly slanted, forward rhythm. Strokes show a soft, swelling pressure pattern with smooth curves and minimal sharp corners, giving letters a chunky, inked look. The lowercase forms are compact and loop-driven, with single-storey shapes and a lively baseline bounce; connections are implied by cursive construction even when letters are not fully joined. Capitals are simplified and bold, matching the lowercase weight and maintaining a consistent, marker-like texture across the set.
Works best for short to medium-length display text such as posters, product packaging, café or boutique branding, social media graphics, and punchy headings where a personable handwritten feel is desired. The strong weight helps it hold up on light backgrounds and at moderate sizes, making it suitable for logos, labels, and promotional copy.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with an energetic handwritten character that feels personal and conversational. Its thick, rounded forms read as friendly and fun rather than formal, lending a crafty, homemade charm.
Designed to emulate bold brush handwriting with a smooth, rounded finish and an energetic cursive flow. The intent appears to balance casual friendliness with enough clarity for attention-grabbing display use.
The numerals mirror the same brushy weight and rounded finish, keeping the set visually cohesive. Letterforms favor legibility through open counters and clear silhouettes, while the lively slant and varied stroke swelling add personality and motion.