Cursive Balad 13 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, branding, packaging, social media, playful, friendly, whimsical, romantic, casual, handwritten feel, expressive display, personal tone, decorative caps, brushy, looping, swashy, bouncy, organic.
A lively cursive script with a brush-pen feel, combining rounded loops and quick, tapered stroke endings. Letterforms lean forward with an energetic rhythm, showing noticeable contrast between thicker downstrokes and finer connecting strokes. Capitals are tall and expressive, often featuring gentle swashes and open counters, while lowercase forms stay compact with simple joins and occasional lifted connections. Overall spacing is slightly irregular in a natural way, giving the text a handwritten cadence rather than rigid alignment.
This style works well for short to medium text where personality matters: invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, product packaging, and social posts. It is particularly effective for names, headlines, and signature-style callouts where the lively capitals and looping forms can be featured.
The font conveys an upbeat, personable tone—warm and chatty, with a hint of whimsy. Its flowing motion and soft curves feel informal and inviting, suited to messages meant to sound human and expressive rather than corporate.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident brush handwriting with decorative capitals and easy, flowing lowercase connections. It prioritizes charm and motion over strict uniformity, aiming for a natural handwritten look that remains readable in display settings.
Ascenders and capitals reach high, creating a strong top-line presence, while many lowercase forms remain small and rounded. Numerals keep the same drawn character with smooth curves and subtle stroke modulation, making them feel cohesive alongside the letters.