Cursive Delum 12 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
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A flowing cursive with a pronounced rightward slant and a light, pen-like stroke. Letterforms are built from smooth, continuous curves with frequent loops and occasional extended entry/exit strokes, creating a lively baseline rhythm. Capitals are expressive and open, often using large oval gestures (notably in rounded forms), while lowercase stays compact with tall ascenders and relatively small interior counters. Stroke contrast is subtle but present, and widths vary naturally from letter to letter, reinforcing an organic handwritten cadence.
This style works well for invitations, greeting cards, quotes, and lifestyle branding where a handwritten touch is desired. It’s also suitable for short headlines, signature lines, and logo wordmarks, especially at sizes that allow the loops and joins to stay clear.
The overall tone is graceful and personable, balancing informal handwriting charm with a slightly polished, signature-like feel. Its looping forms and airy spacing give it a warm, romantic character without becoming overly ornate.
The design appears intended to mimic natural cursive handwriting with a refined, calligraphic lean—capturing the spontaneity of a fast pen while keeping forms consistent enough for repeated display use.
The font favors long, curved terminals and rounded bowls, and it maintains consistent slant and stroke behavior across the alphabet and numerals. In text settings it reads as quick, confident script, with distinctive swashes on select capitals and a smooth, continuous texture across words.