Cursive Kiri 10 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, logos, headlines, packaging, elegant, romantic, formal, graceful, sophisticated, calligraphic, decorative, expressive, signature-like, luxury, airy, delicate, flourished, looped, ornate capitals.
A delicate calligraphic script with a pronounced rightward slant, long ascenders/descenders, and dramatic entrance/exit strokes. Strokes move between needle-thin hairlines and stronger swells, with elegant, extended curves and occasional looped forms that create a flowing rhythm. Lowercase forms sit small relative to the tall capitals and extenders, giving the overall texture a tall, lyrical profile with open counters and generous whitespace.
Best suited to display settings where its flourishes can breathe: invitations, wedding and event stationery, greeting cards, certificates, and upscale packaging. It also works well for logo marks, signatures, and short headlines in beauty, fashion, or boutique branding. For longer passages or very small sizes, the fine hairlines and ornate forms are likely to read best with ample spacing and high-contrast backgrounds.
This script conveys a refined, romantic tone with a sense of flourish and ceremony. Its airy hairlines and sweeping loops feel graceful and expressive, leaning more formal than casual while still retaining a handwritten charm.
The design appears intended to emulate pointed-pen calligraphy, emphasizing elegant movement, dramatic swashes, and a refined handwritten cadence. It prioritizes style and gesture—especially in capitals and word shapes—over compact neutrality, aiming for a distinctive, personal presence.
Capitals are especially expressive with large initial loops and extended strokes that can approach neighboring letters, creating a strong calligraphic wordmark feel. Numerals follow the same slanted, handwritten logic with slender forms and gentle curves, visually consistent with the letterforms.