Cursive Benum 10 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, invitations, social posts, packaging, quotes, friendly, playful, casual, whimsical, personal, handwritten charm, casual warmth, expressive display, personal tone, monoline, loopy, bouncy, rounded, airy.
A lively handwritten script with slender, smooth strokes and a gently right-slanted rhythm. Letterforms are rounded and open, with frequent loops and soft entry/exit strokes that suggest quick pen movement. Connections appear selectively rather than fully continuous, and the spacing has an organic, handwritten variability that keeps words feeling relaxed and informal. Ascenders and descenders are prominent, while small lowercase bodies and simple, single-storey forms help maintain a light, airy texture in text.
Well suited to greeting cards, invitations, short headlines, and pull quotes where an informal handwritten voice is desired. It also works nicely for social media graphics, lifestyle branding accents, and light packaging applications, especially at sizes where the delicate strokes and looping details can stay clear.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a breezy, conversational feel. Its looping shapes and buoyant baseline give it a playful, slightly whimsical personality that reads as personal and handmade rather than formal or corporate.
Designed to evoke natural handwriting with a light touch, prioritizing charm and spontaneity over strict regularity. The intent reads as an everyday cursive that adds personality and warmth to display text and short-form messaging.
Capitals are tall and expressive, often built from long strokes and simple curves that stand out well in short phrases. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, mixing straightforward strokes with occasional loops and curved terminals for a cohesive, sketch-like consistency.