Cursive Negen 7 is a light, narrow, low contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: notes, greeting cards, packaging, posters, social graphics, casual, friendly, personal, playful, organic, handwritten realism, approachability, informal voice, quick notation, monoline, hand-drawn, sketchy, loopy, informal.
A loose, monoline handwritten script with a right-leaning, forward rhythm and gently uneven stroke edges that retain a drawn-on-paper feel. Letterforms are compact and tall, with slim proportions, open counters, and simplified curves that keep the texture airy. Connections appear intermittently in lowercase, mixing cursive joins with occasional lifted strokes for a natural handwritten cadence. Terminals are soft and rounded, and the numerals and capitals share the same quick, marker-like construction.
Works well for short to medium lines where a human, informal voice is desired—greeting cards, personal stationery, quotes, lightweight branding accents, and casual packaging. It is especially effective in headlines and pull quotes where the lively handwritten texture can be a feature rather than a distraction.
The overall tone is relaxed and personable, like a quick note or journal heading. Its slightly bouncy rhythm and imperfect edges lend an approachable, playful character without feeling overly decorative.
Designed to capture everyday cursive handwriting with quick strokes and modest looped forms, prioritizing warmth and spontaneity over strict geometric consistency. The set aims for easy readability while preserving the natural variation and tempo of hand lettering.
Capitals are simple and legible with minimal ornament, standing slightly apart from the more flowing lowercase. Spacing and stroke continuity vary subtly from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an authentic hand-rendered texture in longer text.