Cursive Rikow 6 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, headlines, social media, friendly, casual, playful, handmade, approachable, handwritten feel, expressive caps, conversational tone, display emphasis, looping, rounded, monoline feel, bouncy, brushy.
A lively, handwritten script with a right-leaning posture and a fluid, brush-pen rhythm. Strokes show gentle pressure changes and rounded terminals, with frequent loops in ascenders/descenders and occasional swashy entries and exits. Letterforms are slightly irregular in width and spacing, creating a natural, human cadence while maintaining consistent overall structure and clear silhouettes. Capitals are taller and more expressive, often incorporating curved stems and looped details that contrast with the simpler lowercase.
Works best for short to medium-length text where personality is more important than neutrality: logos, product packaging, invitations, promotional headlines, and social posts. It also suits pull quotes and display settings where the energetic cursive texture can be appreciated at larger sizes.
The tone is warm and conversational, like quick, confident marker lettering. Its looping forms and bouncy movement read as upbeat and informal, giving text an inviting, personal feel suitable for friendly messaging and lighthearted branding.
The design appears intended to mimic natural cursive writing with a brushy, loop-forward construction—prioritizing charm, speed, and spontaneity while staying legible in display use.
Connections between lowercase letters are common, though not perfectly continuous in every pair, reinforcing an authentic hand-drawn quality. Numerals follow the same cursive logic with rounded shapes and subtle stroke modulation, matching the alphabet’s energetic rhythm.