Cursive Lidum 12 is a very light, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, logotypes, invites, packaging, headlines, airy, elegant, romantic, personal, fashionable, signature, elegance, flair, personal tone, display, monoline, calligraphic, looping, flourished, slanted.
A delicate, monoline cursive with a pronounced rightward slant and long, sweeping entry and exit strokes. Letterforms are built from thin, continuous lines with occasional looping counters and extended ascenders/descenders that create a tall, willowy silhouette. Capitals are especially expressive, using oversized loops and crossing strokes that read like quick pen gestures. Spacing and widths vary naturally from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an organic handwritten rhythm while maintaining consistent stroke color.
Well-suited to beauty, fashion, wedding, and lifestyle branding, as well as invitations, greeting cards, and premium packaging. It works best in short to medium display lines where the capital flourishes can shine, and as an accent paired with a simple text face for body copy.
The overall tone is graceful and intimate, like a refined personal signature. Its light touch and flowing motion suggest sophistication and a romantic, boutique feel rather than a utilitarian voice. The flourished capitals add a sense of occasion and personality.
This design appears intended to capture a modern signature-style script with elegant, elongated forms and expressive capitals. The emphasis is on fluid motion and personal charm, prioritizing visual flair and a handwritten feel for display applications.
The very fine stroke weight and generous flourishes can become fragile at small sizes or on low-contrast backgrounds. Some characters rely on long cross-strokes and loops for recognition, so clear reproduction and a bit of breathing room help maintain legibility.