Cursive Bareh 13 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: wedding, invitations, greeting cards, branding, packaging, elegant, whimsical, romantic, friendly, vintage, handwritten charm, decorative caps, calligraphic flair, warm personality, looping, flourished, calligraphic, bouncy, monoline accents.
A flowing script with a pronounced rightward slant and high-contrast stroke modulation that mimics flexible pen pressure. Letterforms feature generous loops and entry/exit strokes, with a mix of connected and semi-disconnected behavior depending on the glyph. Uppercase characters are ornate and open, often built from sweeping curves and teardrop terminals, while lowercase forms are compact with small counters and delicate joins. Proportions are tall and narrow overall, with long ascenders/descenders and a lightly irregular, hand-drawn rhythm that keeps repeated strokes from feeling mechanical.
Best suited for short to medium text where a personal, decorative voice is desired—such as wedding suites, invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, and packaging. It can also work well for headlines, pull quotes, and social graphics, especially when given comfortable tracking and ample line spacing.
The font reads as graceful and personable, blending classic calligraphic charm with a casual, handwritten ease. Its lively loops and soft terminals give it a romantic, slightly nostalgic tone, while the uneven rhythm adds warmth and approachability.
The design appears intended to evoke hand-lettered calligraphy with expressive capitals and a smooth, flowing baseline, offering a polished script feel without becoming overly formal. It prioritizes charm and motion over strict uniformity, aiming for a natural written impression in display-oriented settings.
Capitals carry much of the personality, with distinctive swashes and varying internal loop sizes that can draw attention at the start of words. Numerals are similarly curvy and calligraphic, matching the script’s contrast and slant; some figures lean more decorative than utilitarian, which can affect clarity at very small sizes.