Cursive Dedap 15 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, invitations, headlines, casual, friendly, lively, personal, playful, handwritten feel, signature style, casual warmth, expressive motion, brushy, monoline, looping, slanted, airy.
A loose, handwritten cursive with a rightward slant and brush-pen flavor. Strokes are predominantly monoline with subtle pressure-based thick–thin shifts, and terminals taper softly rather than ending in sharp serifs. Letterforms are tall and compact with a small x-height, long ascenders/descenders, and occasional looped constructions; spacing and character widths vary in a natural, hand-drawn rhythm. Capitals are simplified and open, while lowercase forms rely on quick, flowing joins and rounded turns that keep the texture light and agile.
Best suited for short-form display uses where a conversational, handwritten feel is desirable—logos and wordmarks, product packaging accents, quotes, invitations, and social graphics. It also works well for headings and subheads paired with a more neutral text face, especially when you want to add warmth and motion without heavy weight.
The overall tone feels informal and personable, like quick note-taking or a casual signature. Its lively motion and slightly bouncy rhythm give it an approachable, upbeat character that reads as human and spontaneous rather than polished or ceremonial.
Designed to capture the immediacy of quick cursive writing with a brush-like stroke and natural variation in width and spacing. The intent appears to prioritize expressive flow and a personal tone while remaining legible enough for prominent display lines.
The numerals and uppercase share the same brisk, slanted stroke logic as the lowercase, helping mixed-case settings feel consistent. At smaller sizes the short x-height and narrow forms can reduce clarity, while larger sizes emphasize the energetic pen movement and looping details.