Cursive Loray 8 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, logotypes, headlines, quotes, elegant, airy, romantic, poetic, refined, expressive script, signature feel, decorative elegance, personal tone, calligraphic, swashy, looped, delicate, flowing.
A delicate, calligraphic script with a pronounced rightward slant and long, tapered strokes. Letterforms are built from thin hairlines and sharper, slightly heavier downstrokes, with frequent entry/exit strokes that encourage smooth joining in text. Capitals are tall and expressive with open loops and occasional cross-strokes, while lowercase forms are compact with a noticeably small x-height and generous ascenders/descenders that create an elongated vertical rhythm. Counters tend to be narrow and open, and spacing is uneven in a natural, handwritten way, contributing to a lively texture across words.
Well-suited to short-form display use where its thin strokes and ornate joins can be appreciated—wedding or event invitations, boutique branding, beauty and lifestyle packaging, pull quotes, and elegant headline treatments. It is most effective when given ample size and whitespace to preserve the fine details and flowing connections.
The overall tone is graceful and intimate, leaning toward formal romance rather than casual note-taking. Its fine strokes and sweeping motion evoke invitations, personal correspondence, and lyrical or ceremonial settings, with a soft sense of refinement.
Designed to simulate refined pen lettering with a romantic, ornamental cadence—prioritizing expressive capitals, graceful movement, and a handwritten texture over strict regularity. The emphasis appears to be on creating a stylish signature-like voice for decorative typography.
Many characters feature extended swashes and looped terminals that add flourish, especially in capitals and letters with tall stems. The numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with slender forms and light, gestural curves that visually match the letter set.