Cursive Idle 10 is a light, very narrow, very high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, packaging, quotes, headlines, elegant, whimsical, romantic, artful, airy, personal voice, calligraphic flair, display elegance, signature feel, looping, calligraphic, swashy, bouncy, delicate.
A flowing script with a calligraphic, pen-drawn feel and pronounced thick–thin modulation. Letterforms are tall and slender, with compact lowercase bodies, long ascenders/descenders, and frequent entry/exit strokes that create an intermittent sense of connection. Curves are soft and looped, terminals are tapered, and many glyphs feature gentle swashes that add movement and asymmetry. Spacing and widths vary organically, reinforcing a natural handwritten rhythm while maintaining a coherent overall structure.
Well-suited to wedding and event invitations, beauty or lifestyle branding, packaging labels, and short editorial headlines where a personal signature-like voice is desired. It works best at display sizes and in brief phrases, where the delicate strokes, swashes, and lively rhythm can remain clear.
The font reads as graceful and slightly playful, balancing refined calligraphy with an informal, personal cadence. Its looping strokes and lively slant give it a romantic, boutique tone that feels expressive without becoming overly ornate.
The design appears intended to provide an expressive, modern calligraphy look that feels handwritten and personable, with enough flourish to elevate titles and names while retaining a casual, organic flow in longer words.
Capitals are especially decorative, often using narrow vertical structures with subtle flourish, while the lowercase relies on smooth joins and compact counters for a nimble texture. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple, airy forms and occasional curved tails that keep them visually consistent with the alphabet.