Cursive Edbiv 12 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, invitations, social media, headlines, playful, casual, whimsical, friendly, airy, human warmth, informal voice, expressive display, quick handwriting, monoline-ish, looping, bouncy, loose, calligraphic.
A light, handwritten script with a rightward slant and a lively, bouncy baseline. Strokes feel pen-drawn with gently tapered starts and ends, and a mostly even stroke weight that occasionally swells at curves and turns. Letterforms are narrow and tall with generous ascenders/descenders and compact lowercase counters, creating a distinctly small-looking x-height. Connections are selective rather than fully continuous, and spacing varies slightly from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an organic rhythm.
Best suited for short to medium-length display text where a casual handwritten voice is desired—such as boutique branding, packaging labels, invitations and greeting cards, and social posts. It can also work for headlines and pull quotes, especially when paired with a more neutral text face for longer reading.
The overall tone is informal and personable, with a breezy, handwritten charm. Its looping forms and springy movement give it a cheerful, slightly whimsical character that reads as human and approachable rather than polished or corporate.
This design appears intended to mimic quick, confident pen lettering—lightweight, slightly irregular, and expressive—while remaining consistent enough for repeatable typesetting. The emphasis is on charm and personality through tall proportions, looping gestures, and an energetic cursive flow.
Capitals are simplified and open, with a few flourished constructions that add personality without becoming overly ornate. The numerals mirror the same light, flowing construction, and the sample text shows smooth readability at display sizes despite the compact lowercase proportions.