Cursive Nibuh 13 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, social posts, packaging, quotes, friendly, casual, playful, handmade, approachable, personal tone, informal elegance, everyday script, readable handwriting, monoline, looping, bouncy, rounded, lighthearted.
A casual, pen-drawn script with a gentle rightward slant and smooth, rounded curves. Strokes read mostly monoline with subtle modulation, ending in soft flicks and tapered terminals that keep the texture airy. Letterforms are compact and upright in feel despite the slant, with tight joins and occasional breaks that preserve a natural handwritten rhythm. Counters are open and simplified, and capitals are taller with modest flourishes, helping word shapes stay clear in mixed-case settings.
Works well for short-to-medium text in contexts where a handwritten voice is desirable, such as invitations, greeting cards, social media graphics, quote designs, and casual packaging. It’s especially effective at display sizes where the loops and terminals can be appreciated without crowding.
The overall tone is warm and personable, like quick notes written with a steady felt-tip or gel pen. Its looping forms and slightly bouncy rhythm give it an upbeat, informal character suited to friendly messaging rather than formal branding.
Designed to provide an easygoing handwritten script that feels natural and personal while remaining legible in common phrases. The restrained stroke contrast and rounded construction suggest an emphasis on friendly clarity over formal calligraphic precision.
Uppercase forms lean toward simple, readable constructions with a few decorative swashes, while lowercase keeps a consistent cursive flow and small, neat proportions. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with rounded shapes and light terminal flicks that blend well alongside text.