Cursive Delay 13 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social posts, invitations, quotes, casual, friendly, lively, personal, airy, handwritten look, casual elegance, display flair, personal tone, brushy, looping, monolinear, tapered, open forms.
A lively cursive handwritten style with a brush-pen feel, built from slender, forward-leaning strokes and gentle pressure-driven tapering. Letterforms are mostly non-connecting but maintain a consistent calligraphic rhythm, with rounded entries and exits, frequent loops, and soft terminals. Uppercase characters are tall and expressive with sweeping ascenders, while lowercase forms are compact with small counters and simple, single-storey constructions. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, staying clean and lightly drawn with subtle stroke modulation.
Well-suited to short, expressive text such as branding accents, product packaging, social media graphics, invitations, and pull quotes. It shines at display sizes where the looping capitals and tapered strokes can be appreciated, and it can act as a handwritten counterpoint when paired with a simple sans or serif.
The font conveys an informal, personal tone—like quick, confident notes written with a fine brush pen. Its energetic slant and looping gestures feel approachable and upbeat, leaning more modern and casual than formal script.
Likely designed to simulate natural brush-pen handwriting with a quick, stylish rhythm—prioritizing personality, flow, and expressive uppercase forms for modern display typography.
The narrow proportions and generous vertical reach create a distinctive, elegant silhouette in headlines, while the light stroke weight keeps the overall texture airy. Some capitals feature prominent swashes and open curves that add flair without becoming overly ornate.