Cursive Ehmel 13 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social posts, quotes, invitations, friendly, casual, airy, lively, handmade, handwritten feel, approachability, modern script, informal elegance, looping, slanted, bouncy, clean, fluid.
A slender, right-slanted handwritten script with smooth, brush-pen–like curves and gently tapered stroke endings. Letterforms are compact and upright in their rhythm, with rounded bowls, narrow apertures, and frequent looped constructions in both capitals and lowercase. The stroke weight stays relatively even with subtle modulation, and terminals tend to finish in soft hooks or teardrop-like flicks, giving the line a continuous, flowing feel even when letters are not fully connected.
Well suited to short-to-medium display text where a personal touch is desired—brand wordmarks, packaging callouts, social media graphics, greeting cards, invitations, and quote layouts. It can also work for headers and pull quotes when paired with a more neutral text face for body copy.
The overall tone is warm and personable, like neat, quick handwriting used for notes, labels, or informal headlines. Its lively slant and looping strokes add a playful, optimistic character without becoming overly decorative, keeping it approachable and readable at display sizes.
Designed to emulate tidy modern cursive handwriting with an emphasis on speed, flow, and an elegant slant. The consistent, streamlined shapes and restrained contrast suggest a practical script meant to feel authentic and human while remaining polished for contemporary design.
Capitals are tall and gestural with simple entry/exit strokes that help them blend into mixed-case settings. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic—slim, slightly angled, and open—so they sit naturally alongside text. Spacing appears intentionally loose and airy, contributing to a light, breezy texture in longer lines.