Cursive Nirem 12 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, social posts, packaging, quotes, branding, casual, friendly, playful, handmade, lively, personal tone, handwritten realism, casual readability, expressive script, brushy, loopy, bouncy, organic, informal.
A lively handwritten script with a brush-pen feel, showing tapered terminals and slightly irregular stroke edges that preserve a natural, drawn texture. Letterforms lean forward with a bouncy baseline and frequent looped joins, mixing connected and lightly separated strokes depending on the character. Ascenders are tall and prominent, while lowercase bodies stay compact, creating a rhythm driven by long verticals and quick, rounded turns. Capitals are simple and airy with open counters and occasional swashy entry/exit strokes, keeping the overall silhouette light and agile.
Well-suited for short to medium-length text where a friendly, handmade voice is desired—such as greeting cards, invitations, social media graphics, product packaging, and quote-based layouts. It can also work for casual branding elements like logos or taglines when a personal tone is important.
The font reads as relaxed and personable, with an upbeat, conversational tone. Its quick, gestural forms suggest spontaneity and a human touch, making text feel approachable rather than formal or corporate.
Designed to capture the look of quick, confident handwriting with a brush-like stroke and expressive loops. The goal appears to be an informal script that stays readable while maintaining a natural, hand-drawn rhythm.
Spacing appears natural and slightly uneven in a way that reinforces the handwritten character; word shapes remain clear thanks to open counters and distinct ascenders/descenders. Numerals follow the same casual pen style, staying simple and legible without rigid alignment.