Cursive Dabez 12 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: social posts, packaging, invites, posters, headlines, casual, friendly, playful, approachable, handmade, human warmth, informal voice, quick lettering, brand personality, cheerful tone, brushy, monoline, rounded, loopy, bouncy.
A lively handwritten script with a brush-pen feel and gently rounded terminals. Strokes stay largely monoline with subtle thickening at turns, and letterforms lean forward with a fluid, slightly bouncy baseline rhythm. Curves are generous and looped (notably in round letters), while verticals are tall and compact, giving the overall texture a tight, energetic color. Connections appear intermittent—some letters suggest joining strokes, but many forms read as individually drawn with consistent spacing and smooth, continuous contours.
Well-suited to short-to-medium text where a personal touch is desired, such as social media graphics, invitations, greeting cards, packaging callouts, café menus, and informal posters. It also works as a headline or accent style paired with a neutral sans for body copy.
The font conveys an informal, personable tone that feels upbeat and conversational. Its quick, gestural shapes read as authentic and human, bringing a relaxed charm that suits friendly messaging and lighthearted branding.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident marker handwriting—clean enough to remain legible, but loose enough to preserve natural variation and charm. It prioritizes warmth and immediacy over formal calligraphic precision.
Uppercase forms are expressive and simplified, pairing well with the lowercase without becoming overly ornamental. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with rounded shapes and easy, casual forms, maintaining consistent personality alongside text.