Cursive Delod 13 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, branding, packaging, quotes, elegant, romantic, personal, lively, refined, handwritten elegance, signature feel, expressive motion, decorative initials, calligraphic, fluid, looped, slanted, airy.
A flowing handwritten script with a consistent rightward slant and a smooth, pen-drawn stroke. Letterforms are built from long, tapered curves and looped joins, creating a continuous rhythm across words with occasional lifted connections. Ascenders and descenders are notably long, giving the line a tall, airy profile, while counters stay open and rounded. Stroke endings often finish in fine points or soft flicks, reinforcing a brisk, gestural feel without heavy texture.
Works well for invitations, greeting cards, and event collateral where an elegant handwritten voice is desired. It also suits boutique branding, beauty or lifestyle packaging, and short quote-style headlines where the flowing connections can be appreciated. For best results, use at display sizes or in short passages where the tall ascenders and lively joins don’t compete with dense layout.
The overall tone is personable and stylish, balancing casual handwriting with a touch of formal flourish. It feels romantic and expressive, suited to messaging that benefits from warmth and a human signature-like presence. The quick, sweeping motion conveys energy while remaining polished rather than rough.
The design appears intended to emulate a quick, confident cursive hand with calligraphic inflection—prioritizing graceful motion, long loops, and attractive word shapes. It aims to provide a signature-like personality that feels refined enough for formal moments while staying clearly handwritten.
Uppercase letters feature prominent entry and exit swashes that can extend beyond the core letter width, adding emphasis at the start of words. Numerals follow the same cursive logic, with simplified, handwritten constructions that keep the set cohesive. In text, the lively joins and varying letter widths create an animated word shape, making spacing and line length feel dynamic.