Cursive Dalez 12 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, quotes, social media, posters, casual, friendly, playful, handmade, approachable, personal tone, informal emphasis, handwritten charm, quick script, brushy, looping, lively, upright-leaning, rounded.
A lively handwritten script with a consistent rightward slant and brush-pen texture. Strokes show moderate contrast, with tapered entries and exits and slightly rounded terminals that keep the rhythm soft rather than sharp. Letterforms are compact with a relatively small x-height, tall ascenders, and long, expressive descenders; spacing and widths vary naturally across glyphs for an organic flow. Connections appear frequently in lowercase, while capitals are more standalone and simplified, helping the overall set feel quick, legible, and informal.
Well-suited for short-to-medium display copy where a personal voice is desired—logos, product labels, café or lifestyle branding, pull quotes, greeting cards, and social media graphics. It can also work for headings and subheads paired with a clean sans for body text, where the script provides warmth and emphasis.
The tone is warm and conversational, like quick note-taking with a felt-tip or brush pen. Its looping movement and bouncy baseline give it a cheerful, energetic personality that feels personal and human rather than formal or corporate.
Likely designed to capture the speed and charm of everyday cursive writing while staying readable in mixed-case phrases. The compact proportions and moderate contrast suggest an aim for versatility across casual display settings without losing the spontaneous, brushy feel.
The numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple, open shapes and occasional hooks/loops that match the lowercase rhythm. Stroke edges look slightly irregular in a natural way, reinforcing the drawn-by-hand character even in larger display sizes.