Cursive Horu 15 is a very light, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
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This font is a hairline cursive with sweeping, calligraphic strokes and pronounced entry/exit swashes. Letterforms are slanted with long ascenders and descenders, narrow internal counters, and generous, flowing curves that create a light, continuous rhythm. Strokes transition from extremely thin hairlines to slightly stronger downstrokes, with many capitals featuring extended loops and open, ribbon-like forms. Lowercase shapes are compact and tall, with small bowls and a restrained x-height that emphasizes verticality and elegance.
Best used for short, prominent text where its fine strokes and flourished capitals can be appreciated—wedding suites, invitations, greeting cards, beauty or boutique branding, packaging accents, and editorial or display titles. It is less suited to long passages or small sizes where hairline details and tight counters may lose clarity.
The overall tone is refined and romantic, evoking formal handwriting and delicate penmanship. Its airy construction and graceful flourishes feel ceremonial and intimate, suited to expressive, premium-facing communication rather than utilitarian text.
The design appears intended to mimic elegant, contemporary calligraphic handwriting with an emphasis on graceful motion, tall proportions, and decorative capitalforms. It prioritizes sophistication and expressiveness over neutrality, aiming to add a bespoke, handwritten signature quality to display typography.
Capitals are especially ornate and tend to dominate the line with large loops and long lead-in strokes, while lowercase maintains a consistent, lightly connected flow. Numerals match the same slender, handwritten character, with simple forms and occasional cursive-like terminals.