Cursive Mebab 12 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, headlines, friendly, energetic, playful, casual, approachable, handwritten feel, expressive display, casual charm, signature style, brushy, rounded, bouncy, connected, looping.
A brush-pen script with a forward slant, rounded terminals, and a smooth, continuous stroke feel. Letterforms show soft modulation and slightly irregular rhythm that reads as hand-written rather than geometric, with generous curves and occasional looped joins. Uppercase characters are simplified and bold in silhouette, while lowercase forms stay compact with a relatively short x-height and frequent connecting strokes. Numerals follow the same informal, handwritten logic, with rounded counters and a lively baseline flow.
Best suited to short-to-medium display text where its fluid joins and bold presence can be appreciated—such as brand marks, packaging callouts, posters, and social media graphics. It can also work for inviting headlines or pull quotes when set with comfortable spacing and ample line height.
The overall tone is warm and informal, with a buoyant, upbeat cadence that feels personal and conversational. Its brushy curves and relaxed construction give it a friendly, everyday charm suited to casual messaging and expressive branding.
Designed to emulate quick brush lettering with an easy, personable flow, balancing legibility with expressive movement. The forms prioritize momentum and warmth over strict regularity, aiming for an authentic handwritten signature-like effect.
Stroke endings often taper into soft points or rounded flicks, and many letters lean into smooth entry/exit strokes that encourage connection in running text. Spacing appears naturally variable, reinforcing the hand-drawn character while maintaining clear, readable word shapes at display sizes.