Cursive Niruk 12 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, greeting cards, social media, quotes, friendly, casual, playful, warm, approachable, handwritten feel, casual display, personal tone, everyday script, looping, bouncy, brushed, monolinear, slanted.
A lively cursive script with a consistent rightward slant and smooth, brush-like stroke modulation. Forms are compact and slightly condensed, with rounded terminals, frequent entry/exit strokes, and occasional looped constructions in capitals and ascenders that create a continuous handwritten rhythm. Curves dominate, counters stay open and simple, and stroke endings taper subtly, giving letters a quick, penned feel while maintaining clear silhouettes in mixed-case text.
Well-suited for short display settings where a friendly handwritten voice is desired, such as branding accents, product packaging, invitations and greeting cards, social media graphics, and quote or title treatments. It works best at moderate to larger sizes where the looping details and tapered terminals can be appreciated.
The overall tone is informal and personable, like a neat note written with a felt-tip pen. Its buoyant rhythm and looping gestures add a playful charm without becoming overly ornate, making it feel conversational and upbeat.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident everyday handwriting with a slightly polished finish. Its compact proportions and steady slant aim to balance charm and legibility, providing a casual script that feels authentic while remaining consistent across the alphabet and numerals.
Capitals tend to be taller and more gestural than the lowercase, with pronounced loops in letters like B, G, J, and Q that add character in headlines. Lowercase joins are generally smooth but not overly tight, so word shapes remain readable; numerals share the same handwritten energy and simplified forms, matching the script’s pacing.