Cursive Lesi 12 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, logotypes, wedding, invitations, packaging, elegant, airy, romantic, fashion, whimsical, signature feel, modern calligraphy, expressive caps, elegant display, calligraphic, looping, swashy, monoline accents, brushed.
A delicate, slanted script with pronounced stroke modulation that alternates between hairline joins and fuller downstrokes. Letterforms are tall and narrow, with long ascenders/descenders and frequent looped entries and exits that create a flowing rhythm across words. The caps are expressive and often simplified into single sweeping gestures, while lowercase forms stay compact with tidy counters and occasional extended terminals. Spacing feels open for a script, with connections that appear selective rather than continuously joined, helping maintain clarity at larger sizes.
This font suits display use where its fine hairlines and elegant contrast can be appreciated—such as logos, boutique branding, wedding stationery, invitations, beauty/fashion packaging, and editorial pull quotes. It works best at medium to large sizes and in short-to-moderate text runs where the flowing cursive character can remain legible and consistent.
The overall tone is refined and stylish, leaning toward boutique elegance with a soft, personable handwritten charm. Its thin hairlines and sweeping curves give it a romantic, airy feel, while the energetic slant and brisk strokes add a contemporary, fashion-forward edge.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident calligraphy with a modern, streamlined structure—capturing the feel of hand-drawn ink strokes while staying clean enough for polished commercial applications. Its tall proportions and swashy terminals suggest an emphasis on expressive headlines and signature-style wordmarks.
Numerals and punctuation follow the same calligraphic logic, with slender curves and light terminals that match the letter rhythm. Several glyphs feature elongated entry strokes and gentle cross strokes (notably in forms like t and f), adding a subtle swash effect without becoming overly ornate.