Cursive Neneb 12 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, headlines, social media, casual, friendly, playful, lively, personal, handwritten voice, casual display, human warmth, quick brush feel, brushy, looped, bouncy, expressive, organic.
A lively handwritten script with a brush-pen feel, showing tapered strokes, rounded joins, and softly blunted terminals. Letterforms lean forward with a bouncy baseline and irregular rhythm, mixing connected cursive behavior with occasional separations depending on the shapes. Proportions are compact with small counters and tall ascenders/descenders that add vertical animation, while the numerals follow the same loose, drawn construction for a cohesive texture.
This font works best for short to medium bursts of text where warmth and spontaneity are desired—logos, packaging callouts, event posters, café/retail signage, and social graphics. It can also support quotes or introductory lines in editorial layouts when set with generous leading and careful tracking.
The overall tone is informal and personable, like quick note-taking or a casual signature. Its energetic loops and springy spacing give it a cheerful, conversational character suited to approachable messaging rather than strict formality.
The design appears intended to capture an authentic handwritten voice with a quick, brushy flow, prioritizing charm and momentum over uniformity. It aims to provide an easy, ready-made script for friendly display typography and informal communication.
Capitals are simplified and gestural, designed to read quickly rather than display precision, and they create strong entry points in mixed-case settings. Stroke modulation and slight wobble feel intentional, preserving a natural hand-made cadence that becomes more expressive at larger sizes.