Cursive Lykum 10 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, logos, packaging, wedding, social media, airy, elegant, casual, lively, romantic, handwritten feel, signature look, graceful motion, modern romance, brushy, monolinear, fluid, slanted, loopy.
A flowing script with a pronounced rightward slant and a brush-pen feel. Strokes stay generally slender while showing subtle pressure-driven swelling on curves and downstrokes, with tapered terminals that often end in fine points. Letterforms are tall and narrow with generous ascenders/descenders, creating a vertical, calligraphic rhythm; spacing and widths vary naturally, reinforcing the hand-drawn character. Many capitals use long entry strokes and looping constructions, while lowercase forms favor simplified joins and open counters that keep the texture light.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings where its tall, cursive motion can breathe—such as wordmarks, boutique branding, invitations, greeting cards, and packaging accents. It also works well for pull quotes, social posts, and titling where a light, handwritten signature-like feel is desired.
The overall tone is breezy and personable, balancing a romantic, handwritten charm with a modern, minimal cleanliness. It feels expressive without becoming overly ornate, giving text a relaxed sophistication suited to stylish, informal communication.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident brush lettering: narrow, upright-leaning forms with tasteful loops and tapered finishes that read as natural handwriting. It prioritizes elegance and motion over strict uniformity, aiming for a refined yet approachable script for contemporary display use.
Capitals are especially expressive, featuring extended lead-ins and occasional cross-strokes that add flourish in headlines. Numerals are simple and slightly bouncy, matching the script’s forward motion and maintaining a consistent, handwritten cadence across mixed content.