Cursive Rodas 13 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, branding, packaging, social graphics, playful, friendly, whimsical, casual, crafty, handmade feel, expressive script, casual charm, headline voice, brushy, looped, rounded, bouncy, informal.
A lively handwritten script with brush-pen contrast and a slightly bouncy baseline rhythm. Strokes shift between thin hairlines and fuller downstrokes, with rounded terminals and frequent looped joins that keep words flowing. Letterforms are compact and relatively narrow, with ascenders that extend tall and a comparatively small x-height, giving the texture a light, airy verticality. Counters are generally open and forms are simplified, prioritizing gesture and speed over strict geometric consistency.
Well suited to short-to-medium headlines where a friendly handwritten voice is desired, such as invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, packaging labels, and social media graphics. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers, especially when paired with a calmer text face to handle longer reading.
The overall tone is warm and personable, with a handcrafted feel that reads as upbeat and approachable. Its looping joins and rhythmic stroke contrast add a touch of whimsy, making it feel conversational and informal rather than formal or corporate.
Designed to capture the natural motion of quick brush lettering in a tidy, repeatable font: connected, loop-forward shapes, expressive contrast, and a compact width that keeps lines economical. The intent appears to be an informal script that feels personal and handmade while remaining consistent enough for display use.
Uppercase characters lean toward simple, sign-like constructions that pair comfortably with the more fluid lowercase. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, mixing smooth curves with occasional sharp turns and maintaining the font’s energetic, drawn-by-hand cadence.