Cursive Panum 13 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, social media, packaging, quotes, casual, breezy, friendly, personal, lively, handwritten note, signature feel, casual display, personal tone, brushy, loose, slanted, airy, expressive.
A loose, brush-pen script with a steady rightward slant and tapered stroke ends that suggest quick, confident writing. The letterforms are compact and upright in their footprint, with narrow bowls and counters and a gently irregular baseline that keeps the rhythm natural. Strokes show occasional thick-to-thin movement and soft joins; connections are suggested in the flow even when letters don’t fully link, giving the text a continuous handwritten cadence. Ascenders are tall and prominent, while lowercase bodies stay small, creating a high ascender-to-x-height contrast and a light, airy texture in running lines.
Works well for short-to-medium text where a friendly handwritten voice is desired—such as invitations, greeting cards, product packaging accents, social posts, pull quotes, and display headings. It’s most effective at moderate sizes and with comfortable spacing so the narrow, fast strokes remain clear.
The overall tone feels informal and personable, like a neat note written with a felt-tip or brush pen. Its energetic slant and slightly bouncy rhythm lend a cheerful, conversational character without becoming overly ornate.
Designed to capture a natural brush-script signature feel with a light touch and quick, legible forms. The emphasis is on spontaneous movement and personal warmth rather than formal calligraphic precision.
Capitals are simplified and swooping, often starting with a quick lead-in stroke and finishing with a long exit, which helps headings feel animated. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with open shapes and brisk curves that match the script’s speed and softness.