Cursive Dales 11 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: quotes, greeting cards, packaging, social media, posters, casual, friendly, handmade, playful, approachable, human touch, casual branding, informal display, friendly messaging, monoline, brushlike, rounded, bouncy, loose.
A lively handwritten script with a monoline, brush-pen feel and gently rounded terminals. Strokes are slightly slanted with fluid entry/exit strokes, and forms show natural irregularity in width and rhythm, reinforcing a drawn-by-hand texture. The alphabet mixes simple looped constructions with occasional taller, more open capitals, creating a light, airy texture that stays readable in words.
Well suited to short-to-medium headlines, pull quotes, greeting cards, invitations with a casual tone, and lifestyle branding. It also works effectively on packaging, labels, and social graphics where a personal, handwritten impression is desired.
The tone is warm and informal, with an easygoing, personal voice that suggests quick note-taking or a friendly signature. Its bouncy rhythm and soft curves give it a cheerful, welcoming character without feeling overly polished or formal.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of casual handwriting in a clean, repeatable font, balancing expressive strokes with practical legibility. It aims for a personable, modern handwritten look that feels natural in continuous text samples while remaining distinctive in display use.
Capitals tend to be tall and gesture-driven, while lowercase forms maintain a consistent, smooth stroke and simple joins that keep the flow moving. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with rounded shapes and relaxed proportions that match the letterforms.