Cursive Degon 12 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, invitations, headlines, friendly, casual, lively, modern, approachable, personal tone, informal display, handwritten realism, expressive caps, brushy, loopy, upright-leaning, tall ascenders, open counters.
A lively, hand-drawn script with a pronounced rightward slant and a tall, narrow footprint. Strokes feel marker/brush-like, with gently tapered terminals and modest stroke modulation that gives letters a natural, written rhythm. Forms are simplified and legible, using open bowls and generous interior space, while ascenders and capitals rise high to create a vertical, airy texture. Connections appear fluid in running text, with occasional lifted joins and varied stroke endings that reinforce an organic, handwritten consistency.
This font works best where a personal, handwritten touch is desired: logos and small branding moments, product packaging accents, social posts, invitations, and short headlines. It performs well in medium-to-large sizes where the slim strokes and tall proportions can remain clear, and it can complement clean sans or serif text for body copy.
The tone is upbeat and personal, like neat handwriting on a card or note. Its quick, confident curves and looping joins convey warmth and informality without becoming overly decorative. Overall, it reads as friendly and contemporary, suited to lighthearted messaging and human-centered branding.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, tidy cursive writing with a contemporary brush-pen feel—prioritizing friendly readability, energetic rhythm, and expressive capitals for display-oriented use.
Capitals are especially tall and expressive, helping short words stand out, while lowercase maintains a steady cadence with compact widths and rounded turns. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, staying simple and readable with smooth curves and minimal ornamentation.