Cursive Raliv 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, branding, packaging, social media, playful, whimsical, romantic, lively, casual, handcrafted feel, expressive display, modern calligraphy, decorative caps, brushy, looped, bouncy, fluid, swashy.
A flowing script with a brush-pen feel, showing pronounced thick–thin modulation and a forward slant. Strokes taper into fine hairlines and end in rounded terminals, with occasional teardrop-like joins and light entry/exit strokes that suggest quick handwriting. Capitals are tall and expressive with generous loops and gentle flourishes, while lowercase forms keep a compact body and extend frequently into long ascenders and descenders. Spacing and widths vary by letter, creating a lively rhythm rather than a strictly even texture.
Well suited to invitations, greeting cards, and wedding or event materials where an expressive, handwritten headline is desired. It can add personality to boutique branding, product packaging, and social posts, especially in short to medium text runs where the capitals and loops can shine.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, balancing elegance with an informal, handwritten charm. Its looping capitals and bouncy movement read as friendly and celebratory, with a slightly romantic, crafted character.
This design appears intended to emulate modern brush calligraphy in a clean, repeatable typeface form—prioritizing expressive movement, contrast, and decorative capitals to create a handcrafted impression.
The most distinctive character comes from the high-contrast brush rhythm and the swashy uppercase set, which can draw attention in short phrases. The small lowercase body and frequent long extenders give lines a calligraphic silhouette that feels decorative and dynamic.