Cursive Wadi 12 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, posters, packaging, social media, quotes, casual, energetic, friendly, personal, expressive, handwritten feel, casual voice, expressive display, brush realism, personal tone, brushy, slanted, looping, spontaneous, textured.
A slanted, handwritten script with brush-like strokes and a slightly textured edge that mimics ink on paper. Letterforms are built from fluid, tapered strokes with moderate stroke modulation and frequent hooked terminals. The rhythm is lively and somewhat irregular, with varied character widths and an overall forward motion; counters stay fairly open, while joins and curves keep a continuous, written-through feel. Uppercase forms are simplified and bold in silhouette, and the numerals follow the same handwritten logic with rounded shapes and quick, gestural diagonals.
Works well for display settings where a casual handwritten voice is desired—brand accents, posters, packaging callouts, social media graphics, and quote treatments. It’s particularly effective at medium-to-large sizes where the textured brush character and dynamic stroke endings can be appreciated.
The font reads as informal and personable, like quick marker or brush-pen lettering. Its energetic slant and lively stroke endings give it an upbeat, conversational tone suited to warm, human messaging rather than formal typography.
Likely designed to capture fast, natural cursive writing with the energy of a brush or marker, balancing legibility with expressive stroke behavior. The goal appears to be an approachable, contemporary handwritten look that feels spontaneous while remaining consistent enough for repeated use in headlines and short passages.
Descenders are long and prominent (notably in letters like g, j, p, q, y), adding a swinging baseline cadence. Dots and small details are rendered as brisk, calligraphic marks, reinforcing the hand-drawn impression, while spacing remains readable in short-to-medium lines despite the lively irregularity.