Cursive Apgum 7 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, quotes, invites, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, whimsical, hand-lettered feel, casual warmth, space saving, expressive strokes, brushy, bouncy, rounded, looping, tall ascenders.
A slim, handwritten script with tall proportions and a lively, brush-like stroke. Letterforms show high stroke-contrast with tapered entries and exits, rounded bowls, and occasional teardrop terminals that mimic pressure changes from a pen or brush. The rhythm is bouncy and slightly irregular in width and spacing, with many lowercase forms flowing into one another while still reading cleanly at display sizes. Capitals are simplified and narrow, matching the overall vertical emphasis and giving lines of text a light, airy texture.
Well-suited for brand marks, product packaging, café/food labeling, social posts, and short quote graphics where a friendly handwritten feel is desired. It also works for casual invitations and headings, especially when you want a narrow script that fits longer words into tight spaces.
The font conveys an upbeat, personable tone—like quick, confident hand lettering on a note or menu board. Its narrow, energetic forms and inky tapers add a cheerful informality that feels modern-casual rather than formal or traditional.
The design appears intended to replicate quick, expressive everyday handwriting with a touch of brush lettering—prioritizing personality, vertical elegance, and a lively baseline rhythm over rigid uniformity.
Some glyphs lean toward simplified handwritten constructions (notably the narrow, looped lowercase forms), and the figures share the same hand-drawn logic with rounded shapes and tapered strokes. The overall color stays light despite the contrast, making it effective for short text where its lively texture can be appreciated.