Cursive Annum 7 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, packaging, headlines, quotes, elegant, romantic, airy, refined, whimsical, calligraphic feel, signature look, decorative flair, elegant display, handwritten charm, calligraphic, swashy, delicate, flowing, looped.
A delicate cursive script with a pronounced slant and strong thick–thin modulation that mimics a pointed-pen rhythm. Strokes are predominantly narrow and elongated, with tall ascenders and descenders and compact lowercase bodies, creating a graceful vertical sweep. Many capitals feature entry and exit flourishes, while lowercase forms alternate between lightly connected joins and separated letterforms, producing a lively, handwritten cadence. Counters are small and oval, terminals are tapered, and curves often resolve into fine hairlines that emphasize a refined, airy texture in text.
This font is well suited to wedding and event invitations, beauty and lifestyle branding, product packaging, and short editorial headlines or pull quotes where an elegant handwritten voice is desired. It performs best at larger sizes where the fine hairlines and contrast can remain clear.
The overall tone feels graceful and romantic, with a boutique, invitation-like polish. Its looping forms and swashy capitals add a touch of whimsy while maintaining an upscale, delicate presence.
The design appears intended to emulate a refined hand-lettered calligraphy style, balancing expressive swashes with enough consistency to work in short phrases and display settings. It prioritizes elegance and motion over neutral readability, using contrast and tall proportions to create a signature-like feel.
In running text, the narrow proportions and high stroke contrast create a light, sparkling color on the page, with occasional dramatic emphasis from oversized capitals and long, sweeping strokes. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, reading as slim and slightly stylized to match the script’s rhythm.