Cursive Addis 10 is a very light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, quotes, invites, packaging, social posts, airy, whimsical, friendly, casual, delicate, handwritten charm, personal tone, light elegance, display script, monoline, loopy, tall, slender, bouncy.
A delicate handwritten script with tall, slender proportions and a lightly bouncing baseline rhythm. Strokes are predominantly monoline with subtle pressure-like modulation, and terminals taper into fine points or small hooks. Letterforms mix simple looped joins with occasional breaks, creating a semi-connected flow that stays open and readable. Ascenders and capitals are notably elongated, while bowls and counters remain narrow and vertical, reinforcing a spare, elegant texture.
This font suits short, expressive text where a personal touch is desirable—greeting cards, invitations, gift tags, and quote graphics. It also works well for boutique packaging, beauty/lifestyle branding accents, and social media headlines. Because the strokes are very fine and the proportions are narrow, it will read best at moderate-to-large sizes and with comfortable line spacing.
The overall tone feels lighthearted and personal, like neat journaling or a quick note written with a fine pen. Its looping gestures and narrow cadence add a playful, airy charm without becoming overly ornate. The result is approachable and informal, with a gentle, slightly whimsical personality.
The design appears intended to mimic a refined, everyday handwritten script: slim, quick, and graceful, with enough looping connection to feel cursive while preserving clarity. Its emphasis on tall forms and light strokes suggests an aim for an elegant, breezy handwritten look for display-oriented applications.
Capitals are simple and upright in construction but exaggerated in height, giving headings a distinctive, wiry silhouette. Round letters stay oval and narrow, and several forms use small entry/exit strokes that create a consistent hand-drawn rhythm. Numerals follow the same thin, elongated approach, keeping the set cohesive for casual display use.