Cursive Delis 13 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, logotypes, headlines, packaging, elegant, romantic, personal, airy, expressive, signature style, modern romance, personal tone, display impact, handwritten charm, calligraphic, flowing, slanted, looped, whiplash strokes.
A lively, handwritten script with a strong rightward slant and a brisk, pen-driven rhythm. Strokes are smooth and slightly tapered, with frequent entry/exit flicks and occasional swash-like extensions that create a sense of motion. Letterforms are compact and narrow with generous white space between words, and the lowercase shows a small x-height relative to tall ascenders and descenders. Connections appear intermittent rather than fully continuous, giving the texture a natural, written-on-the-fly feel while maintaining consistent angle and pacing across the alphabet and numerals.
Well-suited to wedding and event invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, and packaging where a personal, upscale handwritten voice is desired. It performs best at display sizes for names, short phrases, and headlines, where its narrow proportions and extended flourishes can be appreciated without crowding.
The overall tone feels refined yet informal—like quick, confident handwriting dressed up with calligraphic flourishes. It reads as intimate and stylish, suitable for conveying warmth, celebration, and a personal touch without becoming overly ornate.
Designed to emulate swift, stylish penmanship with a controlled slant and decorative loops, balancing readability with expressive flourishes. The intent appears to be a modern, romantic signature-like script that feels authentic and energetic while remaining polished enough for premium applications.
Uppercase forms tend to feature prominent loops and elongated strokes that can act as built-in accents, while the numerals follow the same slanted, handwritten logic and keep a cohesive, graceful cadence. The texture remains light and breathable, with distinctive long extenders that add character in longer words and title lines.