Cursive Mabu 13 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, invitations, friendly, casual, lively, confident, warm, handwritten warmth, expressive display, quick brush feel, personality, brushy, slanted, looping, rounded, bouncy.
A slanted, brush-pen cursive with rounded strokes and subtly tapered terminals that suggest pressure changes. Letterforms lean forward with a quick rhythm, mixing smooth curves with occasional sharper joins, and showing an intentionally handwritten unevenness in width and spacing. Ascenders are tall and expressive, while the lowercase sits relatively low with compact counters, keeping the overall texture tight and energetic. Capitals are larger and more flourished, acting as bold entry points without overwhelming the line.
Well-suited for short to medium display text where a friendly handwritten voice is needed, such as logos, product labels, café menus, quotes, event materials, and social graphics. It performs best at larger sizes where the loops, joins, and brush-like modulation remain clear.
The font conveys an informal, personable tone—like fast, confident handwriting in a marker or brush pen. Its lively loops and forward slant feel upbeat and approachable, lending a conversational, human quality rather than a formal calligraphic one.
Likely designed to mimic natural brush handwriting with a fast, fluid cadence, balancing legibility with expressive swashes and a handcrafted texture. The emphasis appears to be on adding personality and warmth to headlines and branding phrases rather than extended body copy.
Stroke endings often finish with a slight flick, and several letters feature generous loops (notably in round forms and descenders), which adds motion and charm. Numerals follow the same cursive sensibility, with rounded shapes that match the script’s pacing and softness.