Cursive Nires 10 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, invitations, packaging, quotes, craft labels, friendly, casual, whimsical, crafty, airy, handwritten warmth, everyday script, compact headings, personal tone, looped, bouncy, monoline, rounded, lively.
A delicate, handwritten script with smooth, monoline strokes and a gently bouncy baseline rhythm. Letterforms are tall and slender with generous ascenders and descenders, producing an open, airy texture in words. Curves are rounded and slightly springy, with occasional looped terminals and soft entry/exit strokes; connections appear natural in running text while still allowing some letters to stand more independently. Capitals are simple and narrow with minimal flourish, and the numerals follow the same light, hand-drawn logic for consistent color.
Best suited to short phrases where a friendly handwritten feel is desired—greeting cards, invitations, social posts, packaging callouts, and craft or boutique labeling. It can also work for headings and pull quotes when paired with a simpler text face for longer reading.
The overall tone feels personable and approachable, like neat marker or pen lettering used for notes, labels, or creative journaling. Its narrow, looping forms add a playful sweetness without becoming overly ornate, giving it a relaxed, optimistic voice.
The design appears intended to mimic tidy, modern cursive handwriting with a light touch and a narrow footprint, prioritizing charm and flow over formal calligraphy. Its restrained decoration and consistent stroke weight suggest a versatile everyday script aimed at casual, contemporary branding and personal communications.
In continuous text, the spacing stays readable thanks to the open counters and restrained swashes, though the tall proportions make vertical rhythm a defining feature. The very small x-height relative to long ascenders/descenders creates an elegant, handwritten silhouette that stands out most at display and short-text sizes.