Cursive Ifta 11 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: quotes, greeting cards, packaging, social posts, posters, casual, friendly, playful, handmade, lively, human warmth, informal voice, handwritten realism, approachable branding, quick notes, brushy, rounded, bouncy, informal, loopy.
A lively handwritten script with rounded forms, a slight rightward slant, and a brush-pen feel. Strokes show gently uneven pressure with tapered entries and exits, and terminals often finish in soft hooks or flicks. Letterforms are compact with a modest baseline bounce and variable joining behavior—some characters connect fluidly while others remain subtly separated—creating an organic, written-in-one-go rhythm. Counters stay fairly open and the overall texture is smooth rather than scratchy, with consistent curvature and softly irregular stroke edges.
Works well for short to medium text where a friendly handwritten voice is desired—quotes, cards and invitations, product labels, café menus, social media graphics, and headline treatments. It’s especially effective when paired with a clean sans for supporting information, letting the script provide personality while maintaining overall clarity.
The tone is relaxed and personable, like quick note-taking with a felt tip or brush pen. It reads as upbeat and approachable, with a playful energy that suits conversational messaging and warm, human-centered branding. The slight slant and looping joins add a sense of motion and spontaneity without becoming chaotic.
The design appears intended to emulate natural cursive writing with a brush-pen texture—balancing legibility with expressive stroke motion. Its controlled irregularities suggest a focus on authenticity and warmth rather than formal calligraphy, aiming for an everyday handwritten look that still feels consistent across characters.
Capitals are simple and upright-leaning with minimal flourish, helping starts of words stand out while keeping the overall line of text cohesive. Descenders and ascenders are prominent and often end in rounded loops, contributing to a recognizable handwritten silhouette. Numerals follow the same casual, single-stroke logic and maintain the font’s informal rhythm.