Cursive Nibas 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, quotes, packaging, social media, friendly, casual, playful, handmade, airy, handwritten warmth, casual legibility, personal tone, light expressiveness, monoline, looping, bouncy, rounded, lively.
A monoline handwritten script with a forward slant and a lightly bouncing baseline rhythm. Strokes are smooth and rounded with occasional looped terminals and simple, open counters, creating an airy texture despite the compact letter widths. Capitals are tall and gestural, mixing printed and cursive cues, while the lowercase stays streamlined with short x-height, long ascenders/descenders, and modest joining behavior that reads as natural handwriting rather than fully connected calligraphy. Numerals follow the same casual, drawn-with-a-pen simplicity and maintain consistent stroke weight.
This font works best for short to medium-length text where a human, conversational voice is desirable—greeting cards, invitations, quote graphics, labels, and social posts. It can also add a friendly signature-like touch to headings or pull quotes when paired with a simple sans for body copy.
The overall tone is warm, informal, and personable, like quick but careful note-taking with a felt-tip or gel pen. Its slightly whimsical loops and relaxed proportions give it a light, approachable energy suited to friendly communication.
The design appears intended to capture an everyday handwritten script that feels spontaneous yet legible, with a consistent monoline stroke and expressive capitals. Its proportions and looping terminals aim to provide charm and personality without heavy ornamentation.
Word shapes stay clear at display sizes, with distinctive capitals and generous vertical movement from tall ascenders and descenders. Spacing appears comfortable and open, supporting a breezy, handwritten flow without looking overly ornate.