Cursive Umnid 8 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, logotypes, packaging, quotes, elegant, lively, personal, romantic, classic, warmth, flair, signature, display, brushy, looping, slanted, fluid, expressive.
This script features a consistent rightward slant with pronounced stroke-contrast that mimics a pointed brush or flexible pen. Letterforms are narrow and rhythmically spaced, with smooth entrance/exit strokes and frequent looped constructions in both capitals and lowercase. Uppercase characters are tall and sweeping, while lowercase forms keep compact bowls and a relatively modest x-height, creating a light, agile texture. Terminals tend to taper cleanly, and numerals follow the same calligraphic logic with curving strokes and occasional swashy movement.
Well suited to invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, and packaging where an expressive handwritten signature is desired. It also works nicely for short quotes, headings, and pull-phrases, especially when paired with a restrained sans or serif for body text.
Overall, the font feels personable and upbeat while retaining a refined, classic handwriting character. The flowing connections and tapered strokes suggest a confident, practiced hand—friendly rather than formal, with a touch of romance and flourish.
The design appears intended to deliver an approachable cursive voice with calligraphic contrast—combining quick handwritten momentum with polished, display-friendly shapes for names, titles, and signature-style typography.
The sample text shows clear word shapes and a steady baseline with subtle bounce, helping longer phrases stay readable despite the decorative loops. Capitals introduce the most personality through broad curves and extended strokes, making them natural focal points in titles.