Cursive Esdiw 17 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: logos, signatures, packaging, invitations, headlines, elegant, airy, expressive, romantic, refined, signature feel, stylish branding, delicate script, display accent, monoline, looping, tall, slender, brushy.
This font is a delicate, handwritten script with tall, slender proportions and a consistent rightward slant. Strokes feel largely monoline with subtle pressure changes, producing clean hairline curves and slightly darker downstrokes in places. Letterforms favor long ascenders and descenders, open bowls, and frequent looped constructions, while spacing and widths vary naturally to mimic pen movement. Terminals are mostly tapered and sharp, with occasional small entry/exit flicks that add momentum and a lightly gestural texture.
It works best for short to medium-length settings where its tall loops and slender rhythm can be appreciated—logotypes, personal branding, beauty and lifestyle packaging, invitations, and display headlines. It can also serve as an accent line paired with a simple sans for editorial or social graphics, especially when generous tracking and leading are available.
The overall tone is graceful and intimate, with a fashion-forward, signature-like character. Its narrow, flowing rhythm reads as poised and personal rather than casual, lending a sense of refinement and a touch of drama.
The design appears intended to capture the look of a quick, elegant pen script—signature-driven, stylish, and expressive—while remaining clean enough for readable display use. Emphasis is placed on vertical grace, looped capitals, and a continuous handwritten flow that feels personal and premium.
Capital letters are especially ornamental, using large loops and extended strokes that can dominate a line, while lowercase stays compact with a modest footprint and pronounced verticality. Connections are implied by continuous motion, but many letters remain semi-joined, preserving clarity and a handwritten cadence. Numerals share the same light, drawn-with-a-pen feeling and keep the set cohesive.