Cursive Sidav 17 is a bold, normal width, very high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, packaging, headlines, social media, elegant, playful, expressive, romantic, whimsical, brush lettering, signature feel, decorative display, modern elegance, brushy, swashy, looping, bouncy, calligraphic.
A brush-pen styled script with a pronounced rightward slant and strong thick–thin modulation. Strokes taper to sharp, hairline terminals while downstrokes swell into rounded, ink-rich forms, giving a lively, hand-drawn texture. Letterforms are loosely connected in rhythm with frequent entry/exit strokes and occasional swashes, and the baseline movement feels slightly bouncy. Capitals are large and decorative, with looping bowls and sweeping curves that create clear word shapes and prominent initials.
This font performs best in short to medium display settings where its bold brush contrast and swashy capitals can shine—such as invitations, greeting cards, beauty or boutique branding, packaging labels, and social media graphics. It is also well-suited for headers, pull quotes, and signature-style wordmarks when set with generous tracking and line spacing.
The overall tone is glamorous and personable, mixing a polished calligraphic feel with informal handwritten energy. It reads as friendly and celebratory, with a slightly whimsical flair that suits expressive, attention-getting messaging rather than strict formality.
The design appears intended to mimic confident brush lettering with a fashion-forward, calligraphic finish—delivering high impact, elegant curves, and a distinctly personal handwritten voice for display typography.
Spacing and widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, enhancing the handmade impression and giving words a dynamic texture. Numerals follow the same brush logic, with curvy forms and tapered endings that match the script’s rhythm.