Cursive Apgad 13 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, packaging, social posts, quotes, invites, casual, friendly, lively, personal, playful, handwritten feel, friendly tone, fast brush, casual display, personal voice, brushlike, looping, rounded, organic, bouncy.
A slanted, handwritten script with brush-pen energy and smooth, rounded strokes. Letterforms show gently modulated thickness with tapered terminals and occasional swelling on curves, creating a natural rhythm. The texture is slightly bouncy, with varied entry/exit strokes and a mix of connected and loosely separated joins depending on the letters. Uppercase forms are tall and gestural, while lowercase is compact with long ascenders and descenders and frequent loop construction (notably in l, g, y, and j). Counters are open and simplified, keeping the overall silhouette clean and readable despite the informal construction.
Well-suited to short to medium-length display settings where a personal, handwritten tone is desired—greeting cards, invitations, packaging labels, social media graphics, and quote designs. It can also work for headings or pull quotes when paired with a neutral text face, letting the script provide emphasis and personality.
The font reads as warm and conversational, like quick neat handwriting on a note or card. Its looping forms and brisk slant give it a lively, upbeat tone that feels approachable rather than formal. The brushy movement adds a touch of charm and spontaneity suitable for lighthearted messaging.
The design appears intended to capture the look of quick, confident brush handwriting: fluid, slightly bouncy, and decorative without becoming overly ornate. Its simplified counters and consistent stroke behavior suggest a focus on everyday readability while preserving an authentic hand-drawn feel.
Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple shapes and soft terminals that match the letterforms. Crossbars and joins (such as on t and f) are drawn with a swift, slightly calligraphic stroke, contributing to the energetic flow. Spacing appears intentionally variable to preserve a natural written cadence.