Cursive Vafi 13 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, apparel, energetic, expressive, edgy, casual, confident, handmade feel, bold emphasis, dynamic motion, expressive display, casual voice, brushy, textured, slanted, dynamic, high-impact.
A heavy, brush-script style with a pronounced rightward slant and broad, pressure-driven strokes. Letterforms show a lively baseline bounce, tapered entries and exits, and occasional ink-like texture that suggests a dry-brush or marker edge. Shapes are compact in the lowercase with tight counters, while capitals are larger and more gestural, often leading with strong swashes. Spacing feels naturally irregular in a handwritten way, with glyph widths shifting noticeably across the alphabet for a more organic rhythm.
This font performs best in short, high-impact settings such as posters, social graphics, product packaging, and logo-style wordmarks where the brush texture and motion can be appreciated. It also suits apparel graphics and sticker-style designs. For longer passages, it is better reserved for emphasis, pull quotes, or brief display lines.
The font conveys fast, assertive handwriting with a bold, streetwise energy. Its brushy texture and sharp terminals add a slightly gritty, handmade attitude, while the flowing motion keeps it friendly and informal rather than rigid or formal.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident brush lettering—prioritizing gesture, momentum, and personality over strict uniformity. It aims to deliver an authentic handmade feel with strong contrast between thick strokes and tapered turns, making text feel immediate and expressive.
At smaller sizes the dense stroke mass and tight internal spaces can reduce clarity, but the expressive silhouettes remain distinctive. Numerals match the script’s slant and weight, maintaining the same brisk, handwritten momentum.