Cursive Syde 7 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, headlines, packaging, event flyers, playful, whimsical, handcrafted, storybook, spooky, handmade feel, expressive display, theatrical mood, quirky personality, brushy, textured, spiky, bouncy, loopy.
A tall, condensed handwritten face with brush-like strokes and pronounced contrast between thick downstrokes and hairline connections. Letterforms show lively irregularity: terminals are often tapered or slightly spurred, curves wobble subtly, and stroke edges look textured rather than mechanically smooth. Proportions are narrow overall with long ascenders/descenders and compact lowercase bodies, while spacing and widths vary enough to keep a natural, drawn rhythm. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, mixing firm verticals with thin entry/exit strokes.
Well-suited to display roles such as posters, book covers, and short headlines where its narrow, high-contrast strokes and hand-drawn texture can set a mood. It can also add character to packaging, invitations, and event materials when used in short bursts rather than long reading passages.
The font reads as expressive and theatrical, with a slightly eerie, quirky energy that can feel like a handwritten title from a gothic fairytale. Its animated contrast and uneven brush texture add personality and spontaneity, leaning more decorative than neutral.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of ink-on-paper lettering—combining condensed proportions with calligraphic contrast and a slightly rough finish—to create a distinctive, characterful voice for display typography.
Uppercase forms are tall and attention-grabbing, while the lowercase introduces more looping, cursive-like joins and occasional sharp hooks. The narrow set and high contrast make it most comfortable at larger sizes where the delicate hairlines and texture remain clear.