Cursive Nikor 12 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social posts, quotes, invitations, casual, friendly, personal, playful, breezy, handwritten feel, personal tone, quick note, expressive caps, light texture, monoline, looping, tall, condensed, upright-leaning.
A casual script with a monoline feel and a pronounced rightward slant. Letterforms are tall and condensed, with long ascenders and descenders that create a narrow, vertical rhythm across words. Strokes look pen-drawn and slightly irregular, with rounded turns, occasional loops, and simplified joins that keep the texture light and quick. Uppercase forms are more expressive and elongated, while the lowercase stays compact and bouncy, producing a lively baseline flow.
Works well for short to medium-length display settings where a personal voice is desired, such as branding accents, packaging callouts, invitations, and quote graphics. It’s especially effective in headlines, signatures, and highlight phrases where its tall, narrow rhythm can add energy without feeling heavy.
The overall tone is relaxed and personable, like quick handwriting on a note or label. Its narrow, tall proportions add a slightly dramatic flair while still reading as informal and approachable. The looped capitals and fluid movement give it a playful, conversational character.
Designed to capture the immediacy of quick, confident handwriting with a slim silhouette and lively movement. The emphasis appears to be on personality and flow rather than strict uniformity, balancing expressive capitals with a straightforward, readable lowercase.
Spacing appears naturally uneven in a handwritten way, with some letters and numerals taking noticeably more room than others, which enhances the organic rhythm. The numerals and capitals share the same pen-like construction, helping headings and mixed-case text feel cohesive.