Cursive Ifra 12 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, social graphics, headlines, greeting cards, playful, casual, handmade, friendly, quirky, handmade tone, casual voice, expressive display, personal touch, brushy, rounded, bouncy, loose, organic.
A loose, hand-drawn script with brush-like strokes and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms show lively irregularity in stroke edges and width, with occasional swelling and tapering that suggests a quick marker or paintbrush. The rhythm is bouncy and uneven in a deliberate way, with narrow overall proportions and compact counters; joins appear in places but many characters remain partially separated, preserving a drawn, sketchbook feel. Uppercase forms are tall and simple, while lowercase shapes are compact and slightly looped, keeping the texture dense and energetic in text.
Well suited to short, expressive copy such as posters, packaging callouts, social media graphics, and casual branding headlines. It can also work for invitations or greeting cards where a personal, handwritten voice is desired, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The font communicates an informal, personable tone—lighthearted and slightly messy in a charming way. Its uneven baseline feel and textured strokes evoke notes, doodles, or handmade signage, giving it an approachable, spontaneous character.
The design appears intended to simulate fast, confident handwriting with a brush or marker, prioritizing personality and a handmade texture over strict regularity. Its narrow footprint and energetic stroke movement aim to create a lively, informal presence in display and short-text settings.
Numerals and capitals maintain the same quick, brush-pen construction, with distinctive, slightly irregular curves that keep repetition from feeling mechanical. In longer lines, the dense texture and small lowercase shapes make it read best when given ample size and spacing.