Cursive Elley 12 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social posts, invitations, posters, casual, friendly, lively, personal, expressive, handwritten feel, casual voice, expressive motion, modern script, brushy, fluid, looping, slanted, monoline-ish.
A slanted, handwriting-style script with a fluid, brush-pen rhythm and gently modulated stroke widths. Letterforms are compact and upright in proportion, with narrow set and lively, slightly uneven curves that preserve a natural hand-drawn feel. Strokes taper at entries and exits, with rounded turns and occasional hooked terminals; many capitals use simplified, open constructions rather than ornate swashes. The lowercase shows a mix of connected and loosely connected behavior in running text, with compact counters and a generally tight, energetic texture.
This font suits branding accents, packaging, and social media graphics where an approachable handwritten voice is desired. It works well for invitations, quotes, posters, and short headlines, and can add a personal touch to labels or product callouts. For best results, use at larger sizes where the lively stroke movement and compact forms remain clear.
The overall tone is informal and personable, like quick, confident note-taking with a touch of flourish. It reads as friendly and upbeat rather than formal, bringing warmth and motion to short phrases and headings. The brushy curves and looping shapes give it a lively, conversational character.
The design appears intended to capture fast, natural cursive written with a brush or marker, balancing legibility with expressive motion. It prioritizes an energetic handwritten texture and a cohesive, modern casual feel over strict calligraphic formality.
Capitals are prominent and gestural, standing out with taller, sweeping strokes that contrast with the compact lowercase. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with rounded forms and occasional curled terminals that keep them stylistically consistent in display settings.