Cursive Ipmab 12 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social posts, invitations, quotes, casual, friendly, airy, lively, romantic, handwritten voice, approachability, signature feel, casual elegance, everyday script, looping, slanted, monoline, bouncy, open.
A slanted, monoline cursive with smooth, continuous strokes and gently rounded terminals. Letterforms lean consistently and show a light, even rhythm with open counters and generous white space. Ascenders and descenders are prominent, giving the line a tall, flowing silhouette, while joins are soft and natural rather than mechanical. Capitals are simplified and slightly more upright in structure, pairing comfortably with the more connected lowercase.
Works well for short to medium text where a handwritten voice is desired—brand signatures, packaging callouts, social graphics, invitations, and pull quotes. It’s especially effective at larger sizes where the loops and tall extenders can contribute to the composition without crowding.
The overall tone is informal and personable, like neat everyday handwriting. Its flowing loops and buoyant rhythm read as warm and inviting, with a light touch that feels easygoing rather than formal or ceremonial.
Designed to emulate natural cursive penmanship with a streamlined, contemporary feel—prioritizing smooth flow and an approachable voice over ornate calligraphy. The restrained stroke modulation and tidy joins suggest an intent to stay versatile and legible while still feeling personal.
In the samples, spacing feels relaxed and the stroke endings stay clean, helping the script remain readable despite the narrow proportions. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple shapes and minimal flourish, keeping the set visually cohesive.