Cursive Nelan 7 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, social media, packaging, quotes, invitations, casual, friendly, handwritten, lively, personal, authenticity, approachability, informality, motion, note-taking, monoline feel, rounded terminals, loose rhythm, airy, slanted.
A slanted, handwritten script with smooth, pen-like strokes and gently rounded terminals. Letterforms lean forward with a loose baseline rhythm and modest stroke modulation, giving the texture an even, continuous flow without feeling rigidly constructed. Uppercase characters are simplified and open, while lowercase forms stay compact and looped, with small counters and quick joins suggested by entry/exit strokes. Numerals match the informal handwriting tone, using simple, slightly curved shapes that sit comfortably alongside the letters.
Well-suited to short-to-medium phrases where a friendly, handwritten impression is desired—such as greeting cards, invitations, packaging callouts, social posts, and pull quotes. It can also work for headings or brand accents where a casual personal touch is more important than strict typographic uniformity.
The overall tone feels informal and personable, like quick notes written with a felt-tip or smooth pen. Its forward slant and fluid motion create an energetic, conversational voice that reads as approachable rather than formal or ceremonial.
Designed to capture the look of natural cursive handwriting with a quick, confident stroke and an easy forward motion. The aim appears to be an everyday script that stays legible while preserving the spontaneity and warmth of hand lettering.
Spacing and widths fluctuate slightly from glyph to glyph, reinforcing the natural, hand-drawn character. The uppercase set reads more like casual handwritten caps than display swashes, helping maintain a consistent texture across mixed-case text.