Cursive Lagy 14 is a very light, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: logotypes, invitations, branding, headlines, packaging, elegant, airy, romantic, fashion, personal, expressive, decorative, signature, boutique, editorial, calligraphic, whiplash, hairline, swashy, looping.
A delicate, calligraphic script with pronounced slant and sweeping entry/exit strokes. Letterforms are built from hairline curves paired with occasional thicker downstrokes, creating a refined contrast and a buoyant rhythm across words. Capitals are expansive and flourished, often extending with long loops and open bowls, while lowercase forms stay small and nimble with slender stems, light crossbars, and intermittent connecting strokes. Spacing feels open and variable, with a lively baseline and generous ascenders/descenders that emphasize a handwritten, pen-driven motion.
Best suited to display settings where its hairline strokes and flourished capitals can be appreciated—such as logotypes, wedding or event invitations, beauty/fashion branding, packaging accents, and short headlines. It works especially well when given ample size and breathing room, and when used sparingly for emphasis rather than long passages.
The font reads as graceful and intimate, with a dressy, boutique feel. Its thin strokes and flowing swashes suggest sophistication and romance, while the loose joins and varied shapes keep it personal and expressive rather than formal or rigid.
The design appears intended to emulate fast, confident pen lettering with a polished, editorial finish—prioritizing expressive capitals, graceful motion, and a light, upscale texture for decorative typography.
The sample text shows strong contrast between prominent, decorative capitals and a restrained lowercase, which can make mixed-case setting feel theatrical and headline-forward. Numerals follow the same light, cursive sensibility, appearing more decorative than utilitarian, and the overall texture remains airy even at larger sizes.