Cursive Rikon 8 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, social posts, packaging, invitations, stickers, friendly, playful, casual, handmade, approachable, handwritten feel, friendly tone, everyday script, casual branding, rounded, bouncy, looping, monoline, smooth.
A casual, loop-forward handwritten script with mostly connected letterforms and a smooth, slightly brushy monoline feel. Strokes are rounded and soft at terminals, with occasional teardrop-like joins and gentle swelling through curves. The rhythm is lively and a bit bouncy, with narrow overall proportions and modest ascender/descender loops that give the line a continuous, flowing texture. Capitals are simplified and open, leaning toward single-stroke constructions that keep the set cohesive with the lowercase.
Well-suited to short to medium text where an informal, personal voice is desired—greeting cards, invitations, social graphics, packaging callouts, and craft or boutique branding. It also works nicely for headings, quotes, and product labels where a handwritten look should remain readable at typical display sizes.
The font reads warm and personable, like quick neat handwriting used for notes, labels, and friendly signage. Its looping forms and buoyant pacing create an upbeat, informal tone that feels welcoming rather than formal or authoritative.
Designed to capture an easygoing handwritten script that feels quick, natural, and upbeat, while staying clean enough for everyday display typography. The goal appears to be a versatile casual script for friendly communication and light branding applications.
Letter shapes prioritize legibility over strict calligraphic structure, with consistent roundness and smooth connections that help words form a continuous gesture. Numerals match the handwritten character, using simple curves and open counters to maintain the same friendly, informal voice.