Cursive Dufi 12 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, signatures, social posts, invitations, packaging, casual, airy, lively, personal, modern, handwritten feel, signature style, casual display, personal tone, brushy, fluid, loose, calligraphic, tall.
A fluid handwritten script with a lightly brushed stroke and a consistent rightward slant. Letterforms are tall and slender with compact counters and a very small x-height relative to long ascenders and descenders. Strokes show gentle, pen-like modulation—thicker on downstrokes and finer on upstrokes—while terminals taper into pointed flicks and occasional extended entry/exit strokes. Connections are frequent in lowercase, but spacing and widths vary like natural handwriting, giving the line a slightly elastic rhythm.
Well suited to signature-style branding, personal stationery, invitations, and short display lines where a human, handwritten character is desired. It also works for packaging accents and social media graphics, especially at larger sizes where the tapered terminals and brushy modulation stay clear.
The overall tone feels informal and personable, with a breezy, contemporary handwritten energy. Its quick, slightly dramatic strokes suggest spontaneity and movement rather than formal elegance, making it read as friendly and expressive.
Designed to mimic quick, confident handwriting with a lightly brushed tool, balancing legibility with expressive stroke movement. The proportions and connective flow prioritize a natural, personal feel for display and accent use rather than dense, small-size setting.
Uppercase forms are simplified and open, often resembling swift signature capitals that stand a bit apart from the more connected lowercase flow. The numerals are narrow and handwritten in spirit, keeping the same slanted, tapered finish and maintaining a light, unobtrusive color in text.