Cursive Balem 10 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invites, branding, packaging, quotes, social media, playful, handmade, chic, romantic, whimsical, handwritten charm, personal tone, stylish script, expressive headlines, brushy, looping, bouncy, airy, calligraphic.
A lively, brush-pen script with a pronounced slant and strongly modulated strokes that move between hairline entry/exit strokes and heavier downstrokes. Letterforms are narrow and tall, with long ascenders and descenders and a notably petite x-height that gives lowercase words a delicate, rising rhythm. Terminals often taper to fine points, while joins and bowls stay smooth and rounded; many capitals introduce broader, swashy gestures that contrast with the simpler lowercase forms. Spacing is compact and variable, reinforcing an organic, hand-drawn cadence in both text and numerals.
Best suited to short-to-medium display copy where its contrast and compact proportions can shine, such as invitations, boutique branding, packaging labels, pull quotes, and social posts. It works especially well for names, headings, and highlighted phrases where the expressive capitals can act as focal points.
The overall tone is friendly and expressive, balancing elegance with an informal, handwritten warmth. Its bouncy baselines and tapered strokes suggest a personal, crafted feel—polished enough for stylish branding, yet relaxed enough for casual messages.
Designed to mimic the look of quick, confident brush lettering with a fashionable, contemporary script flavor. The intent appears to be an energetic, personable face that adds character and a handmade signature to otherwise simple layouts.
Uppercase characters tend to be more decorative and signature-like, while the lowercase maintains a consistent looped flow; this creates strong hierarchy in mixed-case settings. Numerals echo the same contrast and tapering, reading as handwritten rather than geometric.