Cursive Hori 7 is a very light, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: logos, packaging, invitations, editorial, social posts, airy, delicate, romantic, fashionable, poetic, signature feel, elegant display, handwritten charm, refined gesture, light sophistication, monoline, hairline, loopy, swashy, slanted.
A hairline script with a pronounced rightward slant and a light, pen-drawn feel. Strokes stay extremely thin with subtle modulation, relying on gesture rather than mass; curves are long and elastic, with frequent looped constructions in capitals and selected ascenders/descenders. Proportions are tall and condensed, with a notably small lowercase body and extended ascenders, descenders, and cross-strokes that create a flowing horizontal rhythm. Connections are implied by continuous motion, while spacing remains open enough for the letterforms to read as a cohesive cursive line.
This style works best at display sizes where the hairline strokes and long flourishes have room to breathe—logotypes, boutique packaging, invitations, beauty/fashion headlines, and short editorial callouts. It is most effective for brief phrases or name-driven applications rather than dense body text.
The overall tone is elegant and intimate, like a quick handwritten note with a refined touch. Its thin strokes and sweeping loops lend a romantic, fashion-forward character that feels light, graceful, and slightly whimsical rather than bold or assertive.
The design appears intended to mimic refined, fast cursive writing with a polished, contemporary sensibility. By emphasizing tall proportions, graceful loops, and extremely light stroke weight, it aims to deliver an elegant signature-like impression for high-end, expressive typography.
Capitals are especially calligraphic, using large entry/exit strokes and oval loops that can become focal points in short words. Numerals follow the same airy, handwritten logic, with minimal structure and gentle curvature, matching the script’s understated, fluid tempo.