Cursive Dabab 10 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social posts, invitations, quotes, friendly, casual, playful, personal, relaxed, handwritten warmth, signature feel, informal charm, quick-note style, monoline, brushy, looping, upright-leaning, open forms.
A lively handwritten script with a smooth, pen-like stroke and lightly modulated curves. Letterforms are tall and compact with a quick forward slant, narrow internal spacing, and variable character widths that create an uneven, natural rhythm. Terminals are mostly rounded or softly tapered, with frequent loops in ascenders and descenders and occasional entry/exit strokes that suggest continuous writing. Uppercase characters are simple and gesture-driven, while lowercase forms stay compact with small counters and a relatively low, understated x-height.
Well-suited for short-to-medium display text where a human, personable voice is desired—brand accents, packaging callouts, invitations, greeting cards, and social media graphics. It can also work for pull quotes or headings when paired with a clean sans or serif for body text.
The overall tone feels approachable and informal, like quick neat handwriting on a note or label. Its looping motion and slightly bouncy cadence add warmth and personality without becoming overly decorative.
The font appears intended to capture the speed and charm of real cursive handwriting while remaining legible in common headline sizes. Its narrow, tall proportions and looping strokes aim to deliver an expressive signature-like feel for contemporary, friendly designs.
The design emphasizes fluid motion over strict consistency, with noticeable variation in stroke direction and join behavior across letters. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, mixing straight, brisk strokes with rounded turns for a cohesive, casual look.