Cursive Dadut 12 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social posts, quotes, invitations, friendly, casual, playful, handmade, approachable, handwritten feel, friendly branding, casual emphasis, everyday script, brushy, rounded, looping, lively, informal.
A lively cursive with a brush-pen feel, showing rounded terminals, soft joins, and gently bouncing baseline rhythm. Strokes move with a consistent forward slant and moderate thick–thin modulation that suggests pressure changes rather than rigid calligraphic rules. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with tight counters and occasional looped entries/exits that create an easy, continuous flow in words. Capitals are simplified and upright-leaning with modest swashes, keeping the overall texture even and readable in short lines.
Well-suited to branding accents, packaging labels, and social media graphics where a human, handwritten voice is desired. It works especially well for short headlines, quotes, and invitation-style copy, and can also serve as a secondary script paired with a clean sans for longer layouts.
The tone is warm and personable, like quick, confident handwriting on a card or menu board. Its looping forms and relaxed rhythm give it a cheerful, conversational character without feeling overly decorative.
Designed to capture the look of casual brush handwriting in a tidy, consistent font, prioritizing friendliness and flow over formal calligraphic precision. The restrained ornament and compact proportions suggest an aim for everyday versatility in modern, informal design.
Spacing appears naturally irregular in a handwriting-like way, with word shapes that rely on connections and rounded arches for recognition. Numerals and punctuation share the same brushy softness, helping mixed-content lines feel cohesive.