Cursive Nekol 10 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, quotes, invitations, casual, friendly, personal, expressive, playful, handwritten feel, personal tone, signature style, casual readability, brushy, monoline, slanted, looping, rounded.
A lively handwritten script with a consistent rightward slant and low-contrast, monoline strokes that feel brush- or marker-like. Letterforms are narrow and compact, with simplified joins and occasional breakpoints that keep the rhythm quick and sketch-like rather than formal. Curves are rounded and open, ascenders are tall and prominent, and the overall spacing is tight, giving words a fast, continuous flow with small, natural irregularities. Numerals match the same informal stroke logic, staying simple and slightly angled to blend with the text.
Works well for short to medium text where a human, informal voice is desirable—brand accents, packaging callouts, social posts, greeting cards, invitations, and pull quotes. It’s especially effective for headlines, names, and signature-style lines where its quick rhythm and slanted flow can carry the design.
The tone is relaxed and conversational, like neat note-taking or a personal signature used in everyday contexts. Its energetic slant and looping shapes add warmth and approachability, while the restrained stroke contrast keeps it clean and easygoing rather than ornate.
Designed to emulate natural cursive handwriting with a clean, contemporary feel—capturing speed, personality, and legibility in a compact, slanted script suitable for modern display and accent use.
Capital letters are more gesture-driven and varied in structure, helping them stand out as headings or initials. The sample text shows a smooth baseline flow with occasional stroke flicks and tapered terminals that reinforce a hand-drawn feel without becoming overly rough.