Cursive Baliw 14 is a light, very narrow, very high contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, invitations, social posts, quotes, airy, whimsical, elegant, casual, lively, handwritten warmth, signature style, casual elegance, display emphasis, monoline feel, looping, swashy, tall ascenders, open counters.
A flowing handwritten script with tall, slender letterforms and pronounced stroke modulation. The texture is calligraphic, with fine hairlines, thicker downstrokes, and softly tapered terminals that create a light, fluttering rhythm. Connections are frequent but not rigidly continuous, mixing joined strokes with occasional separations, and the capitals introduce gentle loops and understated swashes. Overall spacing feels open and the forms stay legible through simple, rounded counters and restrained ornamentation.
Works best for display settings such as brand marks, boutique packaging, invitations, greeting cards, and social media graphics where a handwritten voice is desirable. It also suits short pull quotes, chapter openers, and product labels, especially when paired with a quiet sans or serif for supporting text. For longer passages, the delicate hairlines and lively joins suggest using larger sizes and generous leading.
The font reads as friendly and breezy, balancing casual handwriting charm with a touch of refinement. Its tall proportions and delicate contrasts lend an elegant, slightly whimsical tone that feels personable rather than formal. The result is expressive and inviting, suited to messaging that wants warmth without becoming overly decorative.
Designed to emulate quick, confident pen lettering with calligraphic contrast, delivering a signature-like script that remains readable while adding personality. The mix of simple joins, tall proportions, and lightly swashed capitals suggests an intention to provide an approachable, modern handwritten look for titles and short statements.
Capitals are notably more expressive than the lowercase, giving headings a subtle signature-like lift. Numerals follow the same airy construction, with slender stems and curved entries that keep them consistent with the script texture. The short lowercase body and prominent ascenders emphasize vertical rhythm and a light overall color on the page.