Cursive Mykay 13 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, invitations, social media, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, bouncy, warmth, approachability, handmade feel, casual clarity, modern script, rounded, brushy, monoline, smooth, informal.
A lively handwritten script with rounded terminals, smooth curves, and a generally monoline stroke that stays consistent across the alphabet. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with a gentle bounce from uneven heights and subtly varied widths that keep the rhythm organic. Capitals read as simple, stand-alone handwritten forms, while the lowercase shows cursive structure with frequent joining, looped ascenders/descenders, and soft, brush-pen-like transitions. Counters are open and generous, helping the dark stroke maintain clarity in short text.
Well-suited to short-to-medium display copy where a personable voice is desired, such as boutique branding, packaging labels, café or craft signage, greeting cards, and social media graphics. It can also work for headings and pull quotes when set with ample spacing and paired with a neutral text face for longer reading.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, evoking quick marker notes, casual signage, and friendly personal messaging. Its relaxed flow and slightly imperfect, human cadence communicate ease and informality rather than formality or precision.
Designed to capture the look of an easygoing, modern cursive hand with a bold, legible presence and a smooth, continuous writing motion. The intent appears to balance charm and readability by using rounded forms, clear silhouettes, and a consistent stroke that reproduces well at typical display sizes.
The sample text shows dependable connections in common pairs and a smooth forward flow, but with enough individuality in shapes to feel authentically hand-drawn. Numerals are simple and rounded, matching the alphabet’s softness and maintaining consistent color in lines of text.