Cursive Ihty 14 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, branding, social media, packaging, invitations, friendly, casual, lively, personal, retro, handwritten feel, friendly display, quick note, signature look, monoline, brushy, looping, slanted, rounded.
A slanted, monoline script with smooth, brush-like curves and softly rounded terminals. The strokes keep an even thickness with gentle swelling at curves, creating a clean handwritten rhythm rather than pronounced calligraphic contrast. Letterforms are compact and upright in their footprint, with frequent loops and open counters; ascenders are tall and the lowercase is comparatively small, giving the line a light, airy texture. Spacing is moderately tight and the width varies by letter, producing a natural, written flow across words.
This font suits short-to-medium display use where a friendly handwritten voice is desired, such as greeting cards, invitations, boutique branding, packaging accents, and social media graphics. It can also work for pull quotes or headings when you want a casual, personal signature-like feel.
The overall tone feels approachable and upbeat, like quick, confident handwriting used for notes or informal headlines. Its looping forms and steady slant add a sense of motion and warmth, reading as personable rather than formal.
The design appears intended to emulate neat, flowing everyday handwriting with a steady pen/brush line—prioritizing warmth, speed, and legibility in display sizes over formal calligraphic detail.
Capitals are simplified and fluid, often resembling a single continuous stroke, while lowercase forms lean on rounded joins and occasional entry/exit strokes that encourage a connected look. Numerals match the script character with curved, handwritten shapes and consistent stroke weight, helping mixed text feel cohesive.