Cursive Nidaf 13 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, headlines, social media, invitations, casual, friendly, playful, handmade, lively, handwritten feel, friendly tone, space-saving display, casual branding, monoline, slanted, condensed, looping, bouncy.
A condensed, right-slanted handwritten script with a smooth, pen-like monoline stroke. Letterforms are tall and narrow with compact counters and a lively baseline that gently undulates in longer text. Strokes end in soft tapers and occasional hook-like terminals, while joins and entry strokes are simple and fluid rather than formal calligraphy. Uppercase shapes are elongated and gestural, pairing well with the more compact, looped lowercase.
This font works best for short to medium display text such as packaging callouts, posters, event collateral, invitations, and social media graphics where a handwritten feel is desired. It can also serve as a signature-style accent in branding systems, especially when paired with a clean sans for body copy.
The overall tone is informal and personable, with a quick handwritten energy that feels upbeat and approachable. Its narrow, tall rhythm reads as light and nimble, giving text a chatty, human voice suitable for friendly messaging and casual branding.
The design appears intended to capture a fast, natural handwriting style in a refined, repeatable form—maintaining monoline simplicity and narrow proportions for a distinctive, space-efficient script that still feels personal.
In the samples, spacing stays tight and consistent, helping long lines feel cohesive despite the handwritten irregularities. Numerals and capitals follow the same narrow, slanted logic, supporting a unified look across mixed-case text and headings.