Cursive Esbiw 12 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: signatures, invitations, quotes, social graphics, packaging, casual, airy, lively, personal, elegant, handwritten feel, modern script, friendly tone, expressive flow, monoline, brushy, looping, swashy, slanted.
A slender, slanted handwritten script with an airy rhythm and mostly monoline strokes that occasionally swell at curves and terminals. Letterforms are tall and narrow with long ascenders and descenders, plus frequent looped entrances/exits that give the line a continuous, flowing motion. Uppercase shapes are more gesture-driven and sometimes simplified, while lowercase forms stay compact with small bowls and minimal counters. Numerals follow the same quick, pen-drawn logic, with open shapes and light, tapered ends.
Works well for signatures, short headlines, invitations, and quote-style set pieces where a personal touch is desired. It can also suit lightweight branding accents on packaging, social posts, and editorial pull quotes, especially when paired with a clean sans for body text.
The overall tone feels informal and personable, like quick notes written with a fine brush pen. Its brisk slant and looping joins add a lively, slightly elegant energy without becoming overly formal or calligraphic.
The design appears intended to capture fast, confident handwriting with a refined, modern cleanliness—prioritizing expressive motion, tall proportions, and fluid connections over strict uniformity.
Stroke endings tend to taper into flicks and hooks, and spacing reads as naturally uneven in a way that reinforces the hand-drawn character. The tall proportions and small interior spaces make it most legible when given enough size and breathing room.