Cursive Andap 16 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, branding, social media, packaging, playful, casual, whimsical, friendly, lively, human warmth, informal elegance, expressive caps, conversational tone, monoline, looped, bouncy, airy, tall ascenders.
A lively handwritten script with a monoline feel and gently tapered stroke ends. Letterforms are tall and narrow with a forward slant, long ascenders and descenders, and a bouncy baseline rhythm that alternates between tight joins and small pen lifts. Terminals are rounded and slightly flicked, while loops appear in several capitals and in letters like g, y, and j. The overall construction reads as informal and gestural, with modest stroke modulation and open counters that keep the texture light.
Works well for short to medium text where an informal handwritten voice is desired—such as invitations, greeting cards, boutique branding, packaging callouts, social posts, and headline-style quotes. It’s best used at display sizes or in situations where the tall, narrow rhythm and looping capitals can be appreciated without crowding.
The font conveys an upbeat, personable tone—like quick, confident handwriting with a touch of whimsy. Its looping capitals and energetic slant feel friendly and conversational rather than formal or restrained.
Likely designed to provide a personable cursive handwriting option that feels quick and natural, with expressive capitals and a light, airy texture. The emphasis appears to be on charm and readability in display contexts rather than strict calligraphic precision.
Capitals are especially distinctive, using oversized loops and occasional internal strokes (notably in forms like Q and O) that add character. Lowercase has a compact, delicate x-height relative to the tall ascenders, which increases the sense of elegance but can make small sizes feel more airy than dense. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with simple, rounded shapes and consistent stroke weight.