Cursive Irmaf 12 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, quotes, invitations, casual, friendly, energetic, personal, contemporary, handwritten feel, signature style, informal tone, fast flow, display focus, monoline, slanted, brushy, streamlined, open loops.
A slanted, monoline cursive with a smooth, pen-drawn rhythm and gently tapered terminals. Strokes keep a consistent thickness, with rounded turns, open counters, and long, airy curves in letters like C, S, and O. Capitals are simple and gestural rather than ornate, while lowercase forms show a mix of connected-script behavior and occasional breaks, giving the line a natural handwritten cadence. Numerals follow the same flowing construction, with curved entries and exits and a slightly bouncy baseline feel in running text.
Works well for short, expressive text such as logos, product names, packaging callouts, social posts, and greeting or invitation headlines. It’s best used at display sizes where the cursive motion and open loops remain clear, and where an informal, personal tone is desired.
The overall tone is relaxed and personable, like quick but confident note-taking or a casual signature. It feels upbeat and modern, with enough looseness to read as human and informal rather than polished calligraphy. The slant and continuous motion add momentum, making it feel lively and conversational.
Designed to capture fast, natural handwriting in a consistent font form—prioritizing fluid motion, simplicity, and an approachable feel over formal script ornamentation. The steady stroke weight and streamlined shapes suggest an emphasis on clean reproducibility for modern display use.
In the sample text, the spacing and joins create a continuous forward flow, while the restrained detailing keeps shapes clean and uncluttered. Ascenders and descenders are prominent relative to the small lowercase bodies, which reinforces a handwritten, breezy texture at larger sizes.