Cursive Abnef 13 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, social media, packaging, headlines, airy, whimsical, friendly, handmade, delicate, handwritten charm, modern script, signature feel, delicate elegance, monoline-leaning, looping, tall ascenders, open counters, bouncy baseline.
A tall, slender handwritten script with an upright stance and an airy rhythm. Strokes alternate between fine hairlines and slightly fuller downstrokes, creating a lightly calligraphic texture while keeping a drawn-by-hand irregularity. Letterforms are narrow with generous vertical reach, long ascenders and descenders, and open, simplified counters that keep the forms clear at display sizes. Joins are fluid in the lowercase with looping terminals and occasional lifted connections, giving the line a lively, bouncing cadence.
This font works best for short-to-medium display text where its tall proportions and delicate stroke work can breathe—such as invitations, greeting cards, quotes, product packaging, and social media graphics. It can also suit logos or nameplates when you want an approachable handwritten signature feel.
The overall tone feels light and personable, like neat pen lettering used for notes, invitations, or boutique branding. Its elongated proportions and playful loops add a whimsical elegance without becoming overly formal.
The design appears intended to capture a tidy, modern handwritten script with a refined, lightly calligraphic contrast and a distinctive tall, narrow presence. It prioritizes charm and personality through looping forms and subtle irregularities while maintaining legibility in display settings.
Capital letters are more standalone and gestural, offering simple, recognizable silhouettes that pair naturally with the connected lowercase. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with a casual, slightly varied construction that matches the font’s organic texture.