Cursive Ofnuf 8 is a very light, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, branding, packaging, quotes, airy, delicate, whimsical, friendly, elegant, handwritten charm, signature feel, light elegance, casual refinement, monoline, looped, tall, spidery, bouncy.
A fine, pen-like script with slender strokes and generous white space. Letterforms are tall and narrow, with long ascenders and descenders and a notably small lowercase x-height that gives the text a high-waisted, calligraphic rhythm. Strokes read mostly monoline with subtle modulation at curves and joins, and terminals tend to be tapered or softly rounded. The drawing favors open counters, loose loops, and occasional extended cross-strokes, producing an intentionally informal, handwritten consistency rather than strict geometric regularity.
This style works well for invitations, stationery, greeting cards, and lifestyle branding where a personal handwritten signature is desired. It also suits short quotes, product labels, and boutique packaging, especially when paired with a sturdy sans or serif for supporting text.
The overall tone is light and graceful with a playful, personal feel—like quick notes written with a fine liner. Its looping forms and airy spacing lend a romantic, whimsical character while remaining clean and understated.
The design appears intended to capture a refined but casual handwritten voice—thin, tall, and looped—optimized for expressive headings and signature-like moments rather than dense, utilitarian copy.
Uppercase letters are more display-oriented, often featuring oversized loops and long verticals that can stand taller than the surrounding lowercase. The numerals match the thin, linear construction and keep a simple, handwritten logic, with rounded forms and minimal ornament. In longer phrases, the texture stays open and flowing, though the delicate stroke weight and narrow build make it best suited to comfortable sizes where the small x-height won’t feel too faint.