Cursive Dalez 16 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, branding, headlines, social posts, quotes, casual, friendly, playful, expressive, handmade, handwritten feel, casual warmth, display emphasis, personal voice, monoline, brushy, looping, tall, bouncy.
A tall, slim handwritten script with a rightward slant and fluid, pen-drawn movement. Strokes read as mostly monoline with subtle pressure swell, and terminals finish in soft hooks and tapered flicks rather than hard cuts. Letterforms are narrow and vertically oriented, with long ascenders/descenders and a compact lowercase body, creating a lively rhythm. Connections appear natural in running text, while individual shapes stay legible through open counters and simplified, single-stroke construction.
Well suited for short, high-impact text such as brand marks, packaging labels, posters, social graphics, and quote-style headlines where a personal touch is desired. It can also work for invitations or casual stationery, especially at medium to larger sizes where the narrow joins and tall proportions have room to breathe.
The overall tone is informal and upbeat, like quick personal handwriting with a confident, expressive cadence. It feels approachable and contemporary, leaning more playful than formal, with energetic flourishes that add personality without becoming overly ornate.
The design appears intended to capture quick, natural penmanship in a refined, repeatable form—combining narrow, vertical proportions with smooth cursive flow for an expressive but readable display script.
Capitals are especially tall and gestural, functioning well as attention-getting initials. The lowercase includes prominent looped forms and slender joins that emphasize speed and spontaneity. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, keeping a light, consistent presence alongside letters.