Cursive Delis 10 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: social posts, branding, packaging, headlines, quotes, casual, expressive, lively, personal, contemporary, handwritten feel, personal tone, fast motion, modern script, display impact, brushy, leaning, airy, spontaneous, hand-inked.
A loose, handwritten script with a pronounced rightward slant and a brush-pen feel. Strokes are generally slim with subtle thick–thin modulation, showing tapered entries and exits and occasional heavier downstrokes. Letterforms are narrow and tall, with generous ascenders and descenders and a compact x-height that keeps lowercase small relative to capitals. Connections are frequent but not rigidly continuous, giving the line a natural, slightly variable rhythm; terminals often finish in sharp flicks or soft hooks.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings where a personal, handwritten tone is desired—such as social graphics, invitations, lifestyle branding, packaging callouts, or quote-style headlines. It performs well when given breathing room and larger sizes, and is less likely to be comfortable for dense, small body copy due to its compact lowercase and brisk joins.
The font reads as informal and human, with an energetic, quick note-taking character. Its narrow, upright-tall gesture and crisp tapers add a modern, stylish edge, while the slight irregularity keeps it approachable and personal rather than polished or ceremonial.
The design appears intended to capture the look of quick brush handwriting: narrow, slanted forms with tapered strokes and a lively, spontaneous flow. It prioritizes personality and momentum over strict regularity, aiming for contemporary, friendly display typography.
Capitals are especially looped and gesture-driven, functioning well as initial letters in short phrases. Dots and small details are minimal and understated, and some joins tighten in running text, reinforcing a fast, handwritten cadence.