Cursive Barek 12 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, social media, packaging, posters, invitations, casual, playful, personal, lively, friendly, handwritten realism, expressive display, casual warmth, brush lettering, brushy, looping, bouncy, monoline accents, tall ascenders.
A lively handwritten script with a right-leaning rhythm and brush-pen modulation that creates pronounced thick–thin contrast. Strokes taper into fine entry and exit terminals, with occasional hooked or looped joins and slightly irregular baseline behavior that reinforces a hand-drawn feel. Letterforms are generally narrow and tall, with long ascenders/descenders and compact counters; capitals are expressive and often simplified into sweeping single-stroke constructions. Spacing is variable and organic, producing a textured, slightly jittery color in words rather than a rigid, even cadence.
Works best for short to medium text at display sizes where the contrast and tapered terminals can be appreciated—logos, product labels, quotes, posters, and social content. It can also suit informal invitations or event materials, especially where a handwritten, friendly voice is desired.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, reading like quick marker or brush lettering. It feels informal and expressive—more like a note, label, or headline written by hand than formal calligraphy—while still remaining legible at display sizes.
Designed to simulate quick, confident brush handwriting with energetic movement and expressive capitals, prioritizing personality and rhythm over strict geometric regularity. The narrow, tall proportions help it fit compactly while still projecting a bold, gestural presence.
Uppercase characters show strong individuality and flourish, while lowercase maintains a more consistent cursive flow with intermittent connections. Numerals and punctuation follow the same tapered brush logic, with rounded forms and soft terminals that keep the set cohesive.