Cursive Ligef 16 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, headlines, packaging, social media, quotes, airy, graceful, casual, expressive, modern, handwritten tone, signature feel, casual elegance, expressive display, monoline, brushy, slanted, open forms, loose rhythm.
A slanted, handwritten script with a fluid, brush-pen feel and mostly smooth, continuous strokes. Letterforms are built from quick, confident gestures with tapered terminals and occasional sharper entry/exit points, giving the line a lightly calligraphic texture. Proportions are compact and tall-leaning, with small lowercase bodies and relatively long ascenders/descenders; counters stay open and the overall rhythm is loose rather than formally constructed. Capitals are larger and more gestural, often leaning into long curves and sweeping diagonals that set a lively tone in display sizes.
Well-suited for short, expressive text such as brand marks, product packaging callouts, poster headlines, pull quotes, and social media graphics where a personal signature-like tone is desired. It performs best at larger sizes where the delicate strokes and tight proportions remain clear.
The font reads as personal and spontaneous, balancing elegance with an informal, handwritten ease. Its light touch and flowing movement suggest friendliness and motion, with a contemporary, note-like character rather than a formal invitation script.
Designed to emulate quick, stylish handwriting with a light, brushy line and energetic slant, aiming for an approachable script that feels contemporary and human rather than formally calligraphic.
Stroke connections appear frequent in lowercase words, but the joining behavior remains relaxed, with visible variation in spacing and stroke continuity typical of handwriting. Numerals follow the same cursive slant and simplified, single-stroke construction, staying consistent with the overall pen-drawn look.