Cursive Nykom 13 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, invitations, social graphics, packaging, headlines, playful, friendly, casual, whimsical, youthful, personal tone, handwritten realism, cheerful display, casual elegance, quick notes, monoline, bouncy, loopy, rounded, informal.
A lively handwritten script with slim, monoline strokes and a gently bouncy baseline rhythm. Letterforms are tall and narrow with generous verticality, rounded terminals, and frequent looped constructions (notably in capitals and ascenders/descenders). Spacing and joins vary in a natural hand-drawn way: many lowercase letters connect fluidly, while others break into small pen-lift moments that add texture. Counters are open and airy, and the overall silhouette stays clean and uncluttered even in longer words.
Works well for short to medium text where a personal, handwritten voice is desired—greeting cards, invitations, gift tags, quotes, and social posts. It also suits light branding applications such as boutique packaging, café menus, and cheerful display headlines, where the tall, narrow rhythm can add elegance without feeling formal.
The font communicates an approachable, personal tone—like quick, neat marker handwriting. Its looping capitals and springy movement feel upbeat and slightly whimsical, lending warmth without becoming overly decorative. The result is casual and friendly, suited to informal messaging and lighthearted branding.
Designed to mimic clean, everyday cursive handwriting with a touch of playful flourish. The intent appears to balance legibility and charm, using consistent monoline strokes and narrow proportions while adding character through loops, varied joins, and buoyant spacing.
Capitals are especially expressive, with simple stem structures paired with oversized loops and occasional cross-strokes that create distinctive word shapes. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with rounded curves and straightforward forms that keep the set cohesive. The mixed connection behavior (some continuous linking, some separated) enhances the authentic handwritten feel and helps maintain clarity in running text.