Cursive Dufe 12 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, invitations, social posts, quotes, casual, airy, friendly, expressive, relaxed, human touch, signature feel, casual display, quick note, monoline, slanted, looping, gestural, open counters.
A breezy, handwritten script with a consistent monoline stroke and a pronounced rightward slant. Forms are built from quick, gestural curves with rounded joins and occasional looped entry/exit strokes, creating an informal rhythm that feels written at speed. Uppercase letters are simplified and slightly larger than the lowercase, with soft, open shapes rather than ornate swashes. Numerals follow the same pen-like construction, keeping curves smooth and strokes lightly tapered at terminals.
Well suited to short-to-medium phrases where a casual, human touch is desired, such as lifestyle branding, packaging accents, invitations, greeting cards, and social media graphics. It can work as a headline or overlay script paired with a clean sans for body text, especially where an informal signature-like presence is needed.
The overall tone is personable and upbeat, like an easygoing signature or quick note. Its flowing movement and light, open shapes give it a conversational feel rather than a formal calligraphic one.
Designed to capture the look of quick, confident pen lettering with a smooth flow and minimal fuss. The emphasis is on legibility and personality over formal calligraphic structure, providing a relaxed script for display-oriented use.
Spacing appears naturally irregular in a way that reinforces the handwritten character, while the baseline remains generally steady. The slanted construction and looping strokes help words connect visually even when letters are not strictly joined throughout.