Cursive Kihi 12 is a very light, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: wedding, invitations, branding, logotypes, packaging, elegant, airy, romantic, refined, fashion-forward, calligraphic feel, signature style, luxury display, romantic tone, elegant emphasis, calligraphic, monoline accents, hairline, swashy, looping.
A delicate cursive script with hairline-thin entry and exit strokes and pronounced thick–thin modulation that mimics pointed-pen movement. Letterforms are tall and slender with a rightward slant, long ascenders and descenders, and a notably small x-height that creates a lofty, elongated rhythm. Strokes taper sharply at terminals, with occasional swashed capitals and extended connecting strokes that keep words flowing while maintaining clear interior counters. Spacing feels open and light, and the overall texture is crisp and minimal, favoring elegant contours over dense stroke mass.
Best suited for short, prominent text where its fine contrast and tall proportions can shine—wedding suites, event stationery, beauty and fashion branding, boutique packaging, and elegant pull quotes. It works especially well for names, headings, and signature-style lockups rather than long body copy.
The font conveys a graceful, upscale tone—light, poised, and a bit dramatic in its sweeping forms. Its refined contrast and elongated proportions suggest formality and romance, with a contemporary boutique feel rather than rustic handwriting.
Designed to emulate refined handwritten calligraphy with a fashion-oriented lightness: tall, narrow forms, dramatic contrast, and smooth cursive connectivity that reads as personal yet polished. The intention appears focused on creating an elevated signature script for display-driven typography.
Uppercase letters show more expressive movement and occasional flourished cross-strokes, while lowercase maintains a consistent cursive cadence with restrained joins. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, staying slim and slanted with tapered ends, supporting cohesive use in invitations or display lines.