Cursive Alriz 12 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
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A lively handwritten script with a monoline feel and gently tapered terminals. Letterforms are tall and slender with generous ascenders and descenders, and a noticeably small lowercase body, creating a light, airy rhythm. Strokes flow with a rightward slant and frequent looped joins, while capitals are more decorative—often starting with open curves or tall entrance strokes. Overall spacing is open and the baseline feel is slightly bouncy, reinforcing an informal, drawn-by-hand consistency.
This font works best for short to medium-length display text where a warm, handmade voice is desired—such as invitations, greeting cards, small-business branding, social posts, and playful packaging. It can also serve well for headings or pull quotes when paired with a more restrained text face for body copy.
The tone is upbeat and personable, with a whimsical, storybook charm. Its looping cursive movement reads as friendly and approachable, suited to lighthearted messaging rather than formal or technical settings.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident cursive handwriting with decorative loops and tall proportions, prioritizing personality and flow. It aims for an easygoing, personable presence that keeps forms legible while maintaining a distinctly hand-drawn character.
Uppercase forms tend to be taller and more expressive than the lowercase, helping titles and initials stand out. Numerals are simple and open, matching the same airy stroke weight and rounded construction seen in the letters.