Cursive Ridiv 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, social posts, packaging, quotes, craft branding, friendly, playful, casual, handmade, lively, handwritten charm, approachable voice, casual display, personal tone, rounded, bouncy, monolineish, looped, tall ascenders.
A casual handwritten script with a smooth, pen-drawn feel and gently rounded terminals. Strokes stay fairly even while showing subtle thick–thin shifts in curves, and the overall rhythm is bouncy with tall ascenders and compact, small lowercase bodies. Letterforms lean mostly upright and alternate between lightly connected and separated joins, giving a natural, written-on-the-fly texture. Capitals are simplified and narrow with occasional looped entries, while numerals follow the same hand-drawn logic with open, friendly shapes.
Works best for short to medium display text where personality matters—greeting cards, invitations, quote graphics, social media, and lighthearted packaging. It can also suit craft-oriented branding and headings, especially where a personable handwritten voice is desired.
The font reads warm and approachable, with an upbeat, personal tone that feels conversational rather than formal. Its lively loops and soft curves suggest charm and informality, suitable for messaging that wants to feel human and inviting.
Designed to emulate quick, neat cursive writing with a playful rhythm and clean legibility, balancing handwritten spontaneity with consistent shapes for repeated use. The intent appears to be an informal script that feels friendly and modern without becoming overly ornate.
Spacing and joining behavior varies in a deliberate handwritten way, which adds character but can make long passages feel more textured than typographic. Distinctive looped forms (notably in letters like g and some capitals) contribute to recognizability at display sizes.