Cursive Imbal 16 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, quotes, greeting cards, casual, airy, friendly, youthful, expressive, handwritten feel, signature style, friendly tone, quick writing, monoline, brushed, looping, slanted, tall ascenders.
A lively, handwritten script with a smooth, monoline feel and a consistent rightward slant. Letterforms are tall and streamlined, with generous ascenders/descenders and compact lowercase bodies that keep the texture light and open. Strokes show brush-pen influences: tapered terminals, soft curves, and occasional hook-like entries/exits that suggest continuous writing. Capitals are larger and more gestural, mixing simple loops with long, slightly extended cross-strokes, while numerals follow the same quick, handwritten rhythm.
Well-suited to short, expressive text such as branding accents, packaging callouts, social posts, invitations, and quote graphics where a personal, handwritten tone is desired. It also works nicely for headers or pull-quotes paired with a neutral sans or serif for body copy.
The overall tone is relaxed and personable, like quick note-taking or a casual signature. Its flowing motion and soft terminals lend it an approachable, conversational mood rather than a formal calligraphic one.
Designed to emulate an informal, fast cursive hand with smooth continuity and light stroke presence, prioritizing personality and motion over strict regularity. The intent appears to be a versatile script for friendly display use that still remains readable in short phrases.
Word shapes read best when given breathing room; the narrow, slanted forms create a fast-moving line, and some joins can appear close at small sizes due to the compact lowercase structure. The uppercase set introduces extra flair and variation, which adds character in headlines but can increase visual liveliness in longer passages.