Cursive Degug 12 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, social media, invitations, quotes, casual, friendly, airy, lively, modern, handwritten warmth, quick emphasis, casual elegance, legible script, monoline, looping, slanted, upright joins, open counters.
A slanted, pen-like script with smooth, continuous strokes and a lightly modulated line that suggests quick handwriting. Letterforms are tall and compact with narrow proportions, modest ascenders/descenders, and rounded turns that keep the texture even across words. Connections are frequent and flowing, with simple entry and exit strokes, occasional loops (notably in forms like g, y, and some capitals), and generally open counters that maintain clarity at small-to-medium sizes.
Well suited to short, expressive lines such as branding accents, packaging callouts, social posts, headings, pull quotes, and invitation-style wording where a human touch is desired. It performs best when given a bit of breathing room and used at sizes large enough to preserve its delicate stroke and joins.
The overall tone is relaxed and personable, like a neat note written with a fine-tip pen. Its brisk rhythm and airy spacing give it an upbeat, contemporary feel that reads as informal rather than ceremonial.
The design appears intended to deliver an approachable handwritten voice with consistent rhythm and straightforward connections, prioritizing legibility and a natural pen cadence over ornate calligraphy.
Capitals are restrained and readable, avoiding overly elaborate flourishes while still adding a handwritten accent through slight curvature and occasional looped strokes. Numerals follow the same cursive logic, with smooth, single-stroke shapes that match the text’s forward motion.