Cursive Kagel 10 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, logotypes, posters, packaging, quotes, casual, friendly, expressive, retro, confident, handwritten feel, display impact, signature style, brand warmth, brushy, looping, slanted, bouncy, open forms.
A lively, brush-pen script with a consistent rightward slant and smooth, sweeping strokes. Letterforms are broad and horizontally generous, with rounded terminals and gently tapering joins that suggest continuous hand movement. Capitals are prominent and gestural, often built from long lead-in strokes and large bowls, while lowercase forms stay compact with small counters and short ascenders that keep the rhythm tight. The figures match the handwriting flavor, using simple, rounded shapes and a slightly bouncing baseline that reinforces the informal flow.
Best suited for display use where its sweeping capitals and flowing rhythm can be appreciated—logos, brand wordmarks, product packaging, posters, headlines, and short pull quotes. It can also work for invitations or social graphics when a relaxed, handwritten signature look is desired, but it benefits from generous size and spacing for readability.
The tone is personable and energetic, reading like quick, confident handwriting rather than formal calligraphy. Its broad curves and playful loops give it a warm, approachable feel with a hint of vintage sign-pen charm. Overall it communicates ease and momentum—more conversational than ceremonial.
Designed to capture an informal brush-script feel with quick, continuous motion and a bold handwritten presence. The emphasis on wide proportions, gestural capitals, and smooth curves suggests an intention to deliver friendly personality and strong visual punch in short-to-medium lines of text.
Spacing and connections feel intentionally variable, with some letters appearing loosely linked and others breaking for clarity, which adds a natural, handwritten cadence. The large, expressive capitals can dominate a line, creating strong entry points for names and short phrases.