Cursive Yima 12 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, greeting cards, invitations, casual, playful, friendly, handmade, quirky, handwritten feel, warmth, informality, personality, monoline, narrow, bouncy, rounded, looping.
A lively handwritten script with a monoline look and softly rounded terminals. Strokes have an inked, slightly wobbly edge that keeps the texture organic rather than geometric, while letterforms stay mostly upright with modest slant. Proportions are compact and narrow, with tight internal spaces and quick, simplified joins that suggest fast pen movement. Uppercase forms are tall and prominent, and the overall rhythm is uneven in an intentional, human way.
This font suits short, personality-forward text such as branding accents, packaging labels, poster headlines, greeting cards, and invitations. It works best at display sizes where the textured stroke edges and narrow proportions remain clear, and it can add warmth to pull quotes, social graphics, and casual signage.
The tone is approachable and informal, with a playful, note-to-self charm. Its irregularities and bouncy spacing read as personal and conversational, giving text a friendly handmade personality rather than a polished, corporate feel.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, natural handwriting with consistent pen pressure and a lightly connected cursive flow. It prioritizes charm and individuality over strict uniformity, offering a handwritten voice that remains legible in short-to-medium lines of text.
Connections between letters appear intermittent: some pairs flow with cursive joins while others break for clarity, reinforcing a spontaneous handwritten cadence. Numerals are simple and airy, matching the letterforms’ narrow build and rounded finishing strokes.