Cursive Raniz 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, social posts, packaging, logos, friendly, casual, playful, personal, lively, handwritten charm, modern script, expressive display, brand warmth, casual elegance, brushy, looped, bouncy, rounded, monoline feel.
A lively cursive script with a brush-pen feel, built from tapered strokes that swell into rounded terminals and then pinch into fine hairlines. Letterforms lean forward with a rhythmic, bouncy baseline and frequent looped joins, giving words a continuous handwritten flow. Capitals are tall and expressive, often featuring large entry strokes and occasional swashes, while lowercase forms stay compact with small counters and quick, flicked exits. Overall texture alternates between bold downstrokes and delicate connectors, creating a textured, hand-drawn color in running text.
Best suited for short-to-medium display settings where the handwritten character can be appreciated—event invitations, greeting cards, lifestyle branding, product packaging, and social media graphics. It can also work for headlines or pull quotes, especially when paired with a calm sans for supporting text.
The font reads as upbeat and personable, like quick but confident handwriting used for notes, invitations, or branding that wants warmth over formality. Its energetic loops and brushy contrast lend a handcrafted charm that feels conversational and slightly whimsical rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to emulate modern brush handwriting with expressive capitals and smooth, connected lowercase, prioritizing personality and momentum in word shapes. It aims to deliver an approachable, crafted look that feels spontaneous yet consistent across the alphabet and numerals.
Some glyphs show intentionally irregular brush behavior—variable stroke width within single curves, soft terminals, and occasional ink-like thickening at turns—adding authenticity and movement. Numerals follow the same cursive logic, with simplified shapes and consistent forward slant that integrate naturally with the letter rhythm.