Cursive Abgew 15 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, invitations, social media, posters, casual, friendly, playful, personal, lively, handwritten feel, friendly tone, quick note, casual display, brushy, looping, bouncy, airy, expressive.
A lively handwritten script with a rightward slant and a brush-pen feel. Strokes show gently tapered starts and finishes, with subtle thick–thin modulation and rounded terminals. Letterforms are loosely connected in running text, mixing open counters with occasional looped joins and descenders that dip below the baseline. The rhythm is slightly bouncy, with uneven character widths and a relaxed baseline that keeps the texture natural rather than mechanically uniform.
Well-suited for short to medium display copy where a personal, handmade voice is desired—logos, product packaging, café menus, invitations, greeting cards, and social posts. It can also work for headings and pull quotes, especially when paired with a clean sans for body text to preserve readability.
The font reads warm and conversational, like quick notes written with a felt-tip or brush pen. Its energetic loops and light, airy color give it an approachable, informal tone suited to upbeat messaging.
Designed to capture an informal, quick handwritten look with enough consistency to set full phrases smoothly. The intent appears to balance spontaneity—seen in varied widths and bouncy rhythm—with legibility for casual display typography.
Capitals are simple and gestural, leaning more toward handwritten print shapes than ornate calligraphic forms, which helps maintain clarity at display sizes. Numerals follow the same freehand style, with smooth curves and straightforward construction that matches the script texture.