Cursive Balis 7 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, logotypes, packaging, invitations, social media, playful, whimsical, friendly, casual, romantic, handwritten charm, expressive caps, casual elegance, boutique tone, looping, brushlike, airy, monoline feel, bouncy.
A lively cursive script with a loose, hand-drawn rhythm and a noticeably calligraphic, brushlike stroke. Letterforms alternate between fine hairlines and fuller downstrokes, creating an airy texture with crisp contrast. Ascenders and capitals are tall and expressive, with generous loops and occasional flourishes, while many lowercase forms stay compact and simplified, giving the line a quick, informal pace. Terminals tend to be tapered and slightly hooked, and spacing feels naturally irregular in a handwritten way while remaining visually consistent across the set.
Well-suited to short-to-medium display settings such as boutique branding, logos, packaging labels, invitations, greeting cards, and social media graphics. It performs best when given room to breathe at larger sizes, where its contrast, loops, and tapered strokes can stay clear.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, with a lighthearted charm that reads as handcrafted rather than formal. Its looping capitals and smooth joins suggest a warm, boutique feel—more friendly note-taking and small-business branding than traditional calligraphy.
Designed to emulate quick, confident handwriting with a polished brush-script finish, balancing expressive capitals and readable lowercase forms. The intent appears to be a versatile casual script that adds personality and warmth without becoming overly ornate.
Capitals carry much of the personality, often featuring large entry strokes and open bowls, while the lowercase maintains a streamlined, efficient cursive construction. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, mixing simple shapes with a few more decorative curves for continuity.