Cursive Ihby 6 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, personal branding, quotes, packaging, casual, friendly, lively, personal, playful, handwritten feel, casual display, personal tone, expressive script, monoline, looping, slanted, bouncy, airy.
A fluid, handwritten script with a consistent, monoline stroke and a pronounced rightward slant. Letterforms are compact and tall in proportion, with a small x-height and long, sweeping ascenders and descenders that create an airy rhythm. Curves are rounded and slightly springy, and many shapes include soft entry/exit strokes and occasional looped forms, giving the text a continuous, pen-drawn feel even when letters are not strictly connected. Numerals and capitals follow the same informal, calligraphic construction, with open counters and gently tapered terminals.
Works well for invitations, greeting cards, casual stationery, and personal branding where a human, handwritten voice is desired. It also suits short display copy such as quotes, social graphics, labels, and light packaging, especially at sizes where the fine monoline structure stays clear.
The overall tone is warm and conversational, like quick, confident handwriting on a note or card. Its bouncy rhythm and looping gestures lean toward upbeat and approachable rather than formal or restrained.
Designed to capture the look of fast, neat cursive writing with an expressive slant and looping gestures, prioritizing personality and warmth over strict uniformity. The compact proportions and lively movement suggest an intention for display-oriented text that feels personal and informal.
Capitals are expressive and slightly larger-than-life, helping create a strong handwritten personality in headings and short phrases. Spacing feels natural and a bit irregular in a deliberate way, reinforcing the authentic, hand-script impression.