Cursive Sebun 12 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, greeting cards, friendly, playful, handmade, casual, warm, handmade charm, approachability, display impact, casual tone, brushy, rounded, bouncy, chunky, looped.
A lively handwritten script with brush-like strokes and a noticeably bouncy rhythm. Letterforms are rounded and slightly condensed, with a mix of smooth curves and occasional sharp terminals that mimic a marker or brush tip. Strokes show clear thick–thin behavior within characters, and joins vary from fully connected to lightly separated, keeping the texture informal and human. Ascenders and descenders are prominent, with looped forms in letters like g, y, and j adding personality and movement.
Well-suited for short, expressive text in branding, packaging, and promotional headlines where a handmade voice is desired. It works nicely for greeting cards, quotes, and social media graphics, especially when paired with a simple sans for supporting copy. The heavier strokes help it stay legible in high-impact display settings.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, like casual hand-lettering for invitations or social posts. Its energetic curves and soft corners feel approachable rather than formal, while the weight gives it confidence and visual punch. The style suggests an easygoing, craft-forward sensibility that reads as contemporary and friendly.
Designed to capture the immediacy of casual brush handwriting while staying cohesive across the alphabet. The intent appears to balance charm and readability, using consistent stroke behavior and rounded forms to create an inviting, contemporary script for headline and identity use.
Caps have a simple, handwritten construction with a few distinctive swashes and playful proportions, making initial letters stand out in short lines. Numerals match the same hand-drawn logic, with rounded shapes and a consistent, slightly irregular texture that reinforces the organic feel. The font holds together well at display sizes where the stroke modulation and loops remain clear.