Cursive Ungar 13 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, wedding, greeting cards, branding, packaging, elegant, romantic, vintage, personal, refined, handwritten elegance, display script, signature look, romantic tone, calligraphic, looping, flourished, slanted, expressive.
A flowing, calligraphic script with a pronounced rightward slant and crisp thick–thin modulation reminiscent of a pointed-pen rhythm. Strokes taper to fine hairlines with occasional teardrop terminals, while capitals are larger and more decorative, featuring gentle swashes and open counters. The letterforms feel lightly connected in running text, with generous curves, narrow overall spacing, and a lively baseline that adds handwritten motion. Numerals and punctuation follow the same high-contrast, drawn-with-a-pen character, keeping the set visually cohesive.
Well-suited for short to medium lines where a signature-style voice is desired—such as invitations, wedding collateral, greeting cards, boutique branding, product packaging, and social graphics. It also works effectively for logos and headlines when ample size is available to showcase its contrast and curves.
The tone is polished yet personal, balancing formality with an intimate handwritten warmth. Its graceful contrast and looping shapes give it a romantic, invitation-like presence, while the energetic slant keeps it lively rather than rigid.
The design appears intended to mimic confident pen-script handwriting with a refined, semi-formal finish, pairing expressive capitals with a smooth cursive flow for display-focused typography.
Uppercase forms carry much of the personality through broader entry/exit strokes and occasional flourish, whereas lowercase maintains a consistent, quick cursive cadence. At smaller sizes, the fine hairlines and tight inner spaces may require comfortable sizing and contrast-friendly backgrounds to preserve clarity.