Cursive Arriz 8 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, packaging, social posts, quotes, branding, friendly, casual, playful, crafty, expressive, handwritten warmth, brush realism, casual display, personal tone, brushy, looped, bouncy, rounded, monoline-ish.
A lively brush-script with a rightward slant and a loose, handwritten rhythm. Strokes show pronounced contrast between heavier downstrokes and finer connecting strokes, with rounded terminals and occasional tapered finishes that mimic a felt-tip or brush pen. Letterforms are compact and slightly compressed, with buoyant baselines and generous curves; many lowercase shapes use single-storey structures and simple joins, while capitals mix open curves with a few looped, calligraphic gestures. Numerals follow the same informal ductus, staying legible while retaining the same stroke modulation and soft, hand-drawn irregularity.
Well-suited for short-to-medium display copy where a personable, handcrafted look is desired—such as greeting cards, quote graphics, social media captions, boutique branding, packaging labels, and casual event materials. It can also work for subheads and pull quotes when paired with a simpler text face for body copy.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, suggesting personal notes, handmade goods, and upbeat messaging. Its energetic slant and bouncy curves give it a cheerful, conversational voice rather than a formal calligraphic one.
Designed to capture the feel of quick, confident brush handwriting: expressive contrast, easy readability, and a friendly rhythm that stays consistent across a full alphabet and numerals.
The sample text shows consistent spacing and flow in longer lines, with joins that feel natural and slightly variable, reinforcing the hand-rendered character. Round letters (like o/c/e) stay open and airy, while taller forms add vertical sparkle that helps headings feel animated.