Cursive Ihfa 13 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: quotes, greeting cards, social posts, packaging, personal branding, casual, friendly, lively, personal, lighthearted, handwritten feel, casual script, quick notes, friendly tone, monoline, slanted, looping, brushy, airy.
A slanted, handwritten script with a predominantly monoline feel and softly tapered stroke ends. Letterforms are compact and relatively narrow, with quick entry/exit strokes that create a flowing rhythm; some connections appear natural while others remain loosely separated, keeping the texture open. Capitals are tall and gestural with simple loops and long diagonals, while lowercase forms stay small with short bowls and modest extenders, producing a light, agile color across lines. Numerals match the same brisk, written cadence, with single-stroke construction and rounded turns.
Well suited for short display text such as quotes, greetings, invitations, and social media graphics where a human touch is desired. It can also work for small brand accents on packaging or labels, especially when paired with a simple sans for supporting copy.
The font reads as informal and personable, like quick notes written with a fine brush pen. Its energetic slant and looping capitals add a cheerful, conversational tone without feeling overly ornate or formal.
Likely designed to emulate fast, neat cursive writing with a relaxed brush-pen character, balancing legibility with a natural, personal feel. The emphasis appears to be on fluid rhythm and charming imperfection rather than formal calligraphic contrast.
Stroke behavior is consistent but intentionally hand-drawn, with slight variations in curvature and terminal shapes that enhance authenticity. Spacing feels tight and continuous in running text, and the italic angle encourages a forward-moving, handwritten tempo.