Cursive Niraf 13 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: social posts, invitations, greeting cards, packaging, brand accents, friendly, casual, playful, approachable, handmade, personal tone, handmade feel, friendly voice, quick script, monoline, rounded, fluid, looping, bouncy.
A slanted, handwritten script with smooth, continuous strokes and a largely monoline feel. Letterforms are compact and narrow, with rounded terminals, open counters, and gently looping joins that create an easy left-to-right flow. Ascenders are tall and softly curved, descenders are long and swinging, and the overall rhythm is slightly bouncy, with subtle irregularities that keep the texture human rather than mechanical.
This style suits short-to-medium text where a personal, handwritten voice is desirable—social graphics, greeting cards, invitations, labels, and casual packaging. It also works well as a secondary accent in branding, paired with a clean sans for contrast, especially in headlines, quotes, and callouts.
The font reads as relaxed and personable, with an upbeat, conversational tone. Its soft curves and lively movement suggest friendliness and informality, making it feel inviting rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident handwriting with a clean, consistent stroke and a natural cursive flow. Its narrow proportions and lively slant help it fit neatly in tighter spaces while still delivering a warm, expressive signature-like character.
Capitals are simple and legible with a calligraphic lean, while lowercase forms maintain consistent stroke energy and frequent looped entry/exit strokes. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with rounded shapes and smooth curves that match the alphabet.