Cursive Puhe 12 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, invitations, social media, headlines, friendly, casual, playful, approachable, romantic, handwritten feel, modern script, friendly tone, expressive caps, brushy, looping, bouncy, rounded, monoline-ish.
A lively brush-script with an italic forward lean and a narrow overall footprint. Strokes show a pen-like rhythm with rounded terminals, occasional tapering, and smooth curves that create a flowing, semi-connected texture. Capitals are larger and more expressive than the lowercase, featuring prominent loops and swashes, while lowercase forms stay compact with tight counters and a bouncy baseline feel. Numerals match the handwriting tone, leaning and curving to maintain the same informal cadence.
Well-suited to logos, boutique branding, product packaging, invitations, and promotional headlines where a friendly handwritten voice is desired. It also works for short quotes, greeting cards, and social media graphics, especially when paired with a simple sans serif for body text.
The font conveys an easygoing, personable tone—like quick, confident handwriting with a touch of flourish. Its looping capitals and smooth joins feel upbeat and conversational, making text read as warm and informal rather than formal or corporate.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, modern cursive writing with brush-pen energy—combining quick handwritten movement with enough consistency to set words smoothly. Its emphasis on expressive capitals and flowing lowercase suggests a focus on personality and charm in display-oriented typography.
Legibility is strongest at display and short-text sizes where the distinctive loops and slanted rhythm can breathe. The contrast between expressive capitals and compact lowercase adds visual hierarchy, and the overall texture stays consistent across letters and figures.