Cursive Goleh 12 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: signatures, invitations, quotes, packaging, social media, airy, casual, graceful, intimate, fashionable, personal voice, elegant accent, quick note, signature look, headline flair, monoline, loopy, flowing, tall, spidery.
A slim, handwritten script with tall ascenders, compact counters, and a lightly modulated, pen-like stroke. The letterforms lean forward and move with a quick, continuous rhythm, alternating between looped joins and lifted, broken connections depending on the shape. Capitals are large and expressive, often built from single sweeping strokes and narrow ovals, while lowercase forms stay small with long upstrokes and occasional simplified bowls. Terminals are tapered and flicked, and spacing is lively, giving the line a natural, handwritten cadence.
This style works well for signature lines, invitations, greeting cards, and boutique branding where a personal touch is desired. It also suits short quotes, headers, and packaging accents, especially when paired with a simple sans or serif for body text. For best results, use it at larger sizes and with generous line spacing to preserve its airy rhythm.
The overall tone feels personal and spontaneous—like a fast, confident note written with a fine pen. Its tall, elegant gestures add a hint of sophistication, while the uneven joins and airy texture keep it informal and approachable.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, stylish handwriting with a fine-pen feel—prioritizing expressive movement and elegant height over strict uniformity. Its prominent capitals and flowing strokes suggest an emphasis on personality and headline impact rather than long-form reading.
Readability improves noticeably at medium-to-large sizes where the thin strokes and tight interior spaces don’t fill in visually. The font’s personality is driven by its exaggerated verticality, long entry/exit strokes, and distinctive, looped capitals that can dominate short words.